(a) The commissioner is vested with the following powers:

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-4-308

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 56-1-102
  • 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
(1) To examine at the expense of the investment company, subject to this part, the books and records, for the purpose of determining the amount of taxes due, in the event of the failure of the investment company to make its return or for the purpose of verifying or correcting any return made; and
(2) To issue distress warrants for the collection of any tax due and unpaid, or to institute suit in the courts of law or chancery, for the use and benefit of the state.
(b) Upon the failure or refusal of any investment company subject to this part to file a return or upon the filing of a false return, the investment company shall thereafter be estopped to dispute the accuracy of the assessment made by the commissioner.
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