When the commissioner finds, upon investigation, that any provisions of this part are not being carried out, and that effective measures are not being taken to comply with this part, the commissioner may issue an order for correction to the responsible person, and this order shall be complied with within the time limit specified in the order. Such order shall be made by personal service or shall be sent by registered mail. Investigations made in accordance with this section may be made on the initiative of the commissioner. Prior to the issuance of any order or the execution of any other enforcement action, the commissioner may request the presence of an alleged violator of this part at a meeting of the staff of the division of solid waste management to show cause why enforcement action ought not to be taken by the department.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Chapter 211 - Solid Waste Disposal
Part 1 - Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act
§ 68-211-103. Part Definitions
§ 68-211-108. Delegation of Duties to Local Health Officers
§ 68-211-109. Federal Grants to Counties and Municipalities — Review and Approval
§ 68-211-110. Disposal on Own Land
§ 68-211-112. Orders for Correction — Preliminary Conference With Alleged Violator
§ 68-211-114. Criminal Penalties
§ 68-211-115. Injunctions Restraining Violations
§ 68-211-121. Landfills and Processing Facilities — Inspection of Waste
§ 68-211-122. Approval for Establishment of Landfill Through Eminent Domain
§ 68-211-123. No Permits by Rule for Certain Sites for Sewage Sludge Composting