Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-32-208: Violations - Nonissuance, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of certificates, licenses or permits

The commissioner may refuse to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration, license, or permit, if the commissioner finds that the applicant, registrant, licensee, or permit holder has violated this part or any rule lawfully promulgated under this part.