(1) The Commissioner may suspend or revoke a license or operator card and/or refuse to issue or renew a license or operator card if he finds that the applicant for, or holder of such license:
- (a) Has intentionally made a material misstatement in the application for such license;
- (b) Has willfully violated any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto;
- (c) Has obtained or attempted to obtain, such license by fraud or misrepresentation;
- (d) Has been guilty of fraudulent or dishonest practices;
- (e) Has demonstrated a lack of competence as a driller of wells or as an installer;
- (f) Has failed to comply with an order or assessment issued by the Commissioner; or
- (g) Has been convicted of a felony.
- (2) A holder of a license which has been revoked in accordance with this rule, after a waiting period of not less than one (1) year after the license was revoked, may petition the Commissioner for a hearing for reinstatement of his license.
- (3) Upon suspension, revocation or non-renewal of a license or combination of licenses, the Commissioner may with advice from the Board, impose such terms and conditions as in his judgment shall be considered just.
- (4) Any person whose license is suspended, revoked or non-renewed shall not perform the duties of a well driller or installer in the State of Tennessee, or work under the supervision of a licensed driller or installer.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-10-101 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed October 16, 2012; effective January 14, 2013. Rule renumbered from 1200-04-09. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS