Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-51-153: Rules

The department has authority to adopt rules to effectuate this chapter. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with the rulemaking provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled at title 4, chapter 5. The department may also adopt emergency rules as determined to be necessary to effectuate this chapter, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. No rule shall be adopted without prior hearing and notice as provided under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. A violation of any such rule subjects the violator to § 56-51-139 .