1. (1) General

   1. (a) The commissioner delegates to the assistant commissioner all of the power and duties granted to and imposed upon the commissioner by the Act except the power:

      1. 1. To issue orders and impose any sanction pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 47-18-5533 (a)(1), (2), (3) and (b), or 47-18-5534(b) and (c) in any contested case, as such term is defined in the UAPA; and
      2. 2. To adopt any rule as such term is defined in the UAPA.

   2. (b) Without limiting the foregoing delegation, the assistant commissioner is expressly empowered to:

      1. 1. Conduct examinations and investigations as provided by T.C.A. § 47-18-5532(b);
      2. 2. Issue registrations; and
      3. 3. Accept on behalf of the commissioner settlement agreements reached between the Division and any person pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-5-105.
   3. (c) Nothing herein limits the assistant commissioner’s authority, duties, or responsibilities set forth elsewhere in state law, regulation, or rule.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 47-18-5501, 47-18-5505, 47-18-5506, and 47-18-5532. Administrative History: Original rule filed October 28, 2016; effective January 26, 2017. Rule renumbered from 0780-08-01. Amendments filed March 17, 2026; effective June 15, 2026.