{"data":{"id":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-47-18-5534","jurisdiction":"us-tn","citation":"Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-18-5534","heading":"Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of registration","body":"(a) In this section, \"insolvent\" means: (1) Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of good faith dispute; (2) Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or (3) Being insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law, 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq. (b) The administrator may suspend, revoke or deny renewal of a provider's registration if: (1) A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for denying registration; (2) The provider has committed a material violation of this part or a rule or order of the administrator under this part; (3) The provider is insolvent; (4) The provider or an employee or affiliate of the provider has refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this part, failed to comply with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) within fifteen (15) days after request or made a material misrepresentation or omission in complying with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) ; or (5) The provider has not responded within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator. (c) If a provider does not comply with § 47-18-5522(f) or if the administrator otherwise finds that the public health or safety or general welfare requires emergency action, the administrator may order a summary suspension of the provider's registration, effective on the date specified in the order. (d) If the administrator suspends, revokes or denies renewal of the registration of a provider, the administrator may seek a court order authorizing seizure of any or all of the money in a trust account required by § 47-18-5522 , books, records, accounts and other property of the provider that are located in this state. (e) If the administrator suspends or revokes a provider's registration, the provider may appeal and request a hearing pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3. Acts 2009, ch. 469, § 1.\n(a) In this section, \"insolvent\" means: (1) Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of good faith dispute; (2) Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or (3) Being insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law, 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.\n(1) Having generally ceased to pay debts in the ordinary course of business other than as a result of good faith dispute;\n(2) Being unable to pay debts as they become due; or\n(3) Being insolvent within the meaning of the federal bankruptcy law, 11 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.\n(b) The administrator may suspend, revoke or deny renewal of a provider's registration if: (1) A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for denying registration; (2) The provider has committed a material violation of this part or a rule or order of the administrator under this part; (3) The provider is insolvent; (4) The provider or an employee or affiliate of the provider has refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this part, failed to comply with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) within fifteen (15) days after request or made a material misrepresentation or omission in complying with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) ; or (5) The provider has not responded within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator.\n(1) A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for denying registration;\n(2) The provider has committed a material violation of this part or a rule or order of the administrator under this part;\n(3) The provider is insolvent;\nnable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator.\n(1) A fact or condition exists that, if it had existed when the registrant applied for registration as a provider, would have been a reason for denying registration;\n(2) The provider has committed a material violation of this part or a rule or order of the administrator under this part;\n(3) The provider is insolvent;\n(4) The provider or an employee or affiliate of the provider has refused to permit the administrator to make an examination authorized by this part, failed to comply with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) within fifteen (15) days after request or made a material misrepresentation or omission in complying with § 47-18-5532(b)(2) ; or\n(5) The provider has not responded within a reasonable time and in an appropriate manner to communications from the administrator.\n(c) If a provider does not comply with § 47-18-5522(f) or if the administrator otherwise finds that the public health or safety or general welfare requires emergency action, the administrator may order a summary suspension of the provider's registration, effective on the date specified in the order.\n(d) If the administrator suspends, revokes or denies renewal of the registration of a provider, the administrator may seek a court order authorizing seizure of any or all of the money in a trust account required by § 47-18-5522 , books, records, accounts and other property of the provider that are located in this state.\n(e) If the administrator suspends or revokes a provider's registration, the provider may appeal and request a hearing pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3.","path":["TN Code","Title 47","Chapter 18"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_tn_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:26Z","sha256":"1cee8ed845aba24f6fd82f34c72b761b1ff9e91e4cc8704e29e6b7ea0e29ea0c","source_id":"us-tn","stale":false,"prev":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-47-18-5533","next":"us-tn/tenn.-code-ann.-47-18-5535"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. 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