The department of transportation is to perform all duties imposed upon it by this chapter and chapter 5 of this title, and see that such companies shall comply with all such regulations and orders as it may reasonably and lawfully make. If any such company fails or refuses to comply with such reasonable and lawful regulations and orders, it shall be the duty of the department of transportation to enforce the same. Power is given the department of transportation to enforce the same by mandamus or mandatory injunction, or by other summary proceedings provided by law. In all such proceedings, the orders, regulations, rates and tariffs made and fixed by the department of transportation pursuant to this chapter and chapter 5 of this title shall be taken and treated as prima facie reasonable and valid. It is made the duty of the courts having jurisdiction in such proceedings to hear and determine all such summary causes as speedily as practicable, giving preference or priority thereto as in revenue causes.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 65 - Public Utilities and Carriers
Chapter 3 - Regulation of Railroads by Department of Transportation
§ 65-3-101. All Railways Subject to Chapter
§ 65-3-102. Interstate Commerce Excepted
§ 65-3-104. Power to Adopt Rules and Regulations
§ 65-3-105. Enforcement of Regulations and Orders
§ 65-3-108. Powers of Department of Transportation to Examine
§ 65-3-109. Confidential Information
§ 65-3-110. Power of Department of Transportation to Take Evidence
§ 65-3-111. Refusal to Obey Process or Testify — Penalty
§ 65-3-112. Power to Issue Subpoenas
§ 65-3-113. Compensation of Witnesses
§ 65-3-114. Witness Failing to Obey Subpoena
§ 65-3-115. Witness Failing to Attend or Answer Questions
§ 65-3-116. Officers or Employees Testifying Exempt From Indictment