(a) The commissioner has full supervision of the administration and enforcement of this chapter and of the collection of all taxes imposed under this chapter.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-2-113

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of revenue. See Tennessee Code 67-2-101
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) The commissioner is empowered to call upon other departments of the state for such information and assistance as the commissioner may deem necessary.
(c) The commissioner has the power to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence, by subpoena, to administer oaths and to take testimony in relation to any matter under this chapter.
(d) The commissioner may designate such deputies, appraisers, agents and other assistants as may be necessary for carrying out the full purpose and intent of this chapter. Such deputies, appraisers, agents and assistants, so designated by the commissioner, shall be empowered to represent the commissioner and to perform such duties as are, by this chapter, required of the commissioner, including the power to issue subpoenas and administer oaths, and shall make bonds for the faithful performance of their duties, such bonds to be in such amounts and with such surety or sureties as the commissioner may prescribe.
(e) The commissioner is further authorized and empowered to and the commissioner shall make all necessary rules and regulations not inconsistent with the terms of this chapter, which rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law, for the purpose of fully carrying out, interpreting properly, enforcing, and giving effect to this chapter.
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