Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-202-411: Power to sue

The forfeiture of a bond under § 68-202-405 is not the exclusive remedy of the state and proceedings may be instituted to recover expenditures made by the department which were in excess of the forfeited bond and other deposits made by the specific licensee. Upon approval by the attorney general and reporter, the staff attorneys of the department may, under supervision of the attorney general and reporter, represent the department in any such action.