(a) The commissioner may initiate proceedings in the chancery court of Davidson County or the county in which the activities occurred against any person who is alleged to have violated or is about to violate this part, the rules and regulations of the board or orders of the commissioner.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-221-715

  • Board: means the Tennessee board of water quality, oil and gas as established by §. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of environment and conservation, the commissioner's duly authorized representative, and, in the event of the commissioner's absence or a vacancy in the office of commissioner, the deputy commissioner. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
  • Person: means any and all persons, including individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, public or private institutions, state and federal agencies, municipalities or political subdivisions, or officers thereof, departments, agencies, or instrumentalities, or public or private corporations or officers thereof, organized or existing under the laws of this or any other state or country. See Tennessee Code 68-221-703
(b) In such action the commissioner may seek, and the court may grant, injunctive relief and any other relief available in law or equity.
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