Investigations

(1) Upon receipt of a complaint alleging violation of the Act, Investigative Staff shall send notice of the complaint to the alleged violator requesting a written response within thirty (30) days. Written responses to complaints may be provided to Investigative Staff by U.S. Mail or other commercial shipping/delivery service, facsimile, or electronic mail (“email”). (2) Investigative Staff shall conduct an investigation to gather and examine all relevant facts with regard to the reported alleged violation. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, records verification, teleconferences, photo documentation, informal meetings and other appropriate investigative methods. (3) Upon completion of the investigation, Investigative Staff shall provide its findings and recommendations to the Executive Committee or issue a notice of violation or citation as permitted by T.C.A. §§ 65-31-112, 65-31-116(b) and these rules. (4) Where a complaint was not timely submitted, or as otherwise authorized by the Executive Committee, Investigative Staff may administratively close the investigation without presentation to the Executive Committee for determination of whether a violation occurred. (5) Investigative Staff shall notify the Complainant of administrative closure, dismissal, or issuance of a citation in matters filed by the Complainant. (6) Investigative Staff shall notify the Respondent of administrative closure or dismissal of matters filed against such Respondent or shall send to the Respondent a citation in matters where the Respondent is found to have violated the Act. RULES AND REGULATIONS OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE CHAPTER 1230-01-02