Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-5-110: Duties of department

The department shall administer and enforce this part. In addition, the department shall:

(1) Supply employers of minors with printed copies of the regulations governing the employment and hours of work of minors and occupations prohibited to minors under this part;

(2) Inspect all places where minors may be employed and all pertinent records of employment, at any reasonable time, and as often as necessary to effectively enforce this part;

(3) Notify in writing any person charged with a violation of this part as to the nature of the violation;

(4) Bring a complaint before any court of competent jurisdiction against persons violating this part and prosecute these violations; and

(5) Make, keep and preserve a file record of all places where minors may be employed.