Enforcement—Procedures other than prosecution or compulsory means.
Metropolitan Code of Nashville and Davidson County § 2.36.120
in effect2.36.120 - Enforcement—Procedures other than prosecution or compulsory means.
In lieu of enforcement of this chapter and Chapters 6.16, 6.60, 10.04, 10.08, 10.12, 10.16, 10.20, 10.32 through 10.52 and 15.72 by way of prosecution, recovery of civil penalties, revocation of permits, seizure, embargo and condemnation, and other compulsory means, the department of health may seek to obtain the voluntary compliance with this chapter and Chapters 6.16, 6.60, 10.04, 10.08, 10.12, 10.16, 10.20, 10.32 through 10.52 and 15.72 by way of notice, warning or other educational means. This section does not, however, require that such noncompulsory methods be used before proceeding by way of compulsory enforcement.
(Prior code § 20-1-10)
Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Metropolitan Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/metro_government_of_nashville_and_davidson_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CD_TIT2AD_DIVICOOFOFDE_CH2.36HEDE_2.36.120ENROOTPRCOMEFetched: 10/28/2026