Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-35-127: Administration of chapter - Penalties

(a) The commissioner is charged with the administration of this chapter.

(b) Each violation of this chapter is a Class C misdemeanor.

(c) In addition to the criminal penalties, the commissioner may assess a civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each and every violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of any rule or regulation duly promulgated under this chapter.