1. (1) The Department may deny, revoke or suspend a Driver Education Course Provider or Instructor for any violation of the law, rules or regulations relating to the operation of a Driver Education Course.

2. (2) The Department may deny, revoke or suspend the Driver Education Course Provider or Instructor for actions including, but not limited to, the following:

   1. (a) Conviction of a Provider or Instructor for a felony or any crime involving violence, dishonesty, deceit, fraud or indecency.
   2. (b) Knowingly presenting false or misleading information to the Department.
   3. (c) Failure or refusal to permit the Department to inspect, audit or investigate the Driver Education Course Provider's premises, the Driver Education Course instruction records, financial records, etc.
   4. (d) Failure to submit the application with supporting documentation and/or the required fees within the prescribed time limit.
   5. (e) Failure to maintain Department approved standards in instruction, equipment or facilities.
   6. (f) The presence of alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs on the premises.
   7. (g) The presence of any type of weapon on the premises, except a weapon carried by a commissioned law enforcement officer or an individual with an authorized and valid carry permit.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 40-35-302(g) and 55-10-301. Administrative History: Original rule filed May 13, 2010; effective October 29, 2010. Amendments filed June 9, 2023; effective September 7, 2023.