Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee Title 0955 - Mine Examiners
📘 Chapter 0955-01: Rules for Procedure for Hearing Contested Cases
This chapter outlines the procedures for handling contested cases before the Board of Examiners for Mines. It establishes the framework for hearings, appeals, and other administrative processes related to disputes over mine foreman certifications and related matters.
⚖️ Relevant Statutes
Tennessee Code Annotated §59-4-101: This statute authorizes the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to develop, conduct, and administer examinations for mine foreman applicants. It also specifies the requirements for issuing certificates of qualification, including the need for applicants to demonstrate good conduct, honesty, capability, and sobriety.
Tennessee Code Annotated §59-4-301: Mandates that the owner, operator, or superintendent of each mine must employ a competent and practical overseer, known as a mine foreman, to ensure the safety and proper operation of the mine.
🧭 Enforcement and Case Law
While specific case law directly interpreting Title 0955 regulations is limited, the principles established in these regulations are often upheld in administrative hearings and can influence judicial decisions. For instance, the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (T.C.A. §4-5-101 et seq.) provides the legal framework for contested case hearings, ensuring due process and fairness in administrative proceedings.
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