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TN Code § 47-18-5103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 51 - Tennessee Price-Gouging Act of 2002|§ 47-18-5103. Prohibited Acts During Declaration of Abnormal Economic Disruption

   Upon the declaration of an abnormal economic disruption by the governor by proclamation or executive order, and continuing for a maximum of fifteen (15) calendar days, unless extended by a subsequent declaration in any county or municipality covered by the abnormal economic disruption, a person is prohibited from charging any other person a price for the following goods or services that is grossly in excess of the price generally charged for the same or similar goods or services in the usual course of business:  Consumer food items;   Repair or construction services;   Emergency supplies;   Medical supplies;   Building materials;   Gasoline;   Transportation, freight, and storage services; or   Housing.     A declaration of an abnormal economic disruption by the governor may specify that only certain goods or services are covered by the prohibition described in subdivision (a)(1).     A price increase is not grossly excessive if the increase was directly attributable to:  Price increases in applicable regional, national, or international commodity markets;   Pricing set forth in any pre-existing agreement, including stored and in-transit inventory;   Additional costs imposed on the person by the supplier of the goods or services; or   Additional costs for labor, services, or materials used to provide the goods or services, including costs of replacement inventory, additional costs to transport goods or services, and additional labor charges.
TN Code § 47-18-5104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 51 - Tennessee Price-Gouging Act of 2002|§ 47-18-5104. Violation — Unfair or Deceptive Act or Practice — Penalties Cumulative

  Violation of any provision of this part, or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice under § 47-18-104(a); provided, that no criminal penalty shall be incurred for violation of this part. A civil action for violation of this part may be brought under part 1 of this chapter.   The remedies and penalties provided in this section are cumulative. This part preempts any local ordinance prohibiting the same or similar conduct or imposing a more severe penalty for the same or similar conduct prohibited in this part.
TN Code § 47-18-5201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 52 - Anti-Phishing Act of 2006|§ 47-18-5201. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Anti-Phishing Act of 2006.”
TN Code § 47-18-5203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 52 - Anti-Phishing Act of 2006|§ 47-18-5203. Violation of Part

  It shall be unlawful for any person to represent oneself, either directly or by implication, to be another person, without the authorization or permission of such other person, through the use of the Internet, electronic mail messages or any other electronic means, including wireless communication, and to solicit, request, or take any action to induce a resident of this state to provide identifying information or identification documents.   It shall be unlawful for any person without the authorization or permission of the person who is the subject of the identifying information, with the intent to defraud, for such person's own use or the use of a third person, or to sell or distribute the information to another, to:  Fraudulently obtain, record or access identifying information that would assist in accessing financial resources, obtaining identification documents, or obtaining benefits of such other person;   Obtain goods or services through the use of identifying information of such other person; or   Obtain identification documents in such other person's name.     It shall be unlawful for any person with the intent to defraud and without the authorization or permission of the person who is the owner or licensee of a web page or web site to:  Knowingly duplicate or mimic all or any portion of the web site or web page;   Direct or redirect an electronic mail message from the IP address of a person to any other IP address;   Use any trademark, logo, name, or copyright of another person on a web page; or   Create an apparent but false link to a web page of a person that is directed or redirected to a web page or IP address other than that of the person represented.     It shall be unlawful for any person to attempt to commit any of the violations enumerated in this section.   In addition to the penalties set forth in § 47-18-5205, a person who knowingly violates:  Subsection (a), (b), or (c) commits a Class A misdemeanor; or   Subsection (d) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
TN Code § 47-18-5204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 52 - Anti-Phishing Act of 2006|§ 47-18-5204. Persons Allowed to Bring an Action for Damages

  The following persons may bring an action against a person who violates or is in violation of § 47-18-5203:   A person who:   Is engaged in the business of providing Internet access service to the public, owns a web page, or owns a trademark; and   Suffers ascertainable loss by a violation of § 47-18-5203.     An action brought under subdivision (a)(1)(A) may seek to recover the greater of actual damages or five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000); or      An individual who suffers an ascertainable loss by a violation of § 47-18-5203 may bring an action, but only against a person who has directly violated § 47-18-5203.   An action brought under subdivision (a)(2)(A) may seek to enjoin further violations of § 47-18-5203 and to recover the greater of three (3) times the amount of actual damages or five thousand dollars ($5,000), per violation.       The attorney general and reporter or a district attorney general may bring an action against a person who violates or is in violation of § 47-18-5203 to enjoin further violations of § 47-18-5203 and to recover a civil penalty of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), per violation.   In an action pursuant to this part, a court may, in addition, do either or both of the following:  Increase the recoverable damages to an amount up to three (3) times the damages otherwise recoverable under subsection (a) in cases in which the defendant has established a pattern and practice of violating § 47-18-5203; or   Award costs of the suit and reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff.     The remedies provided in this part do not preclude the seeking of remedies, including criminal remedies, under any other applicable law.   For purposes of subdivision (a)(1), multiple violations of § 47-18-5203 resulting from any single action or conduct shall constitute one (1) violation.   No provider of an interactive computer service may be held liable under this part or any other state law for identifying, removing, or disabling access to content that resides on an Internet web page or other online location that such provider believes in good faith is used to engage in a violation of this part.
TN Code § 47-18-5205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 52 - Anti-Phishing Act of 2006|§ 47-18-5205. Violation of Part Constituting Violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act — Application and Construction

  A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.   For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, any violation of this part shall be construed to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in such act, in addition to the penalties and remedies set forth in this part.   If the attorney general has reason to believe that a person has violated this part, then the attorney general may institute a proceeding under this chapter.
TN Code § 47-18-5301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 53 - Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act|§ 47-18-5301. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act.”
TN Code § 47-18-5302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 53 - Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act|§ 47-18-5302. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Performing group” means a vocal or instrumental group seeking to use the name of another group that has previously released a commercial sound recording under that name;   “Recording group” means a vocal or instrumental group at least one (1) of whose members has previously released a commercial sound recording under that group's name and in which the member or members have a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group; and   “Sound recording” means a work that results from the fixation on a material object of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds regardless of the nature of the material object, such as a disc, tape, or other phono-record, in which the sounds are embodied.
TN Code § 47-18-5303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 53 - Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act|§ 47-18-5303. Prohibited Musical Performance or Production

 No person shall advertise or conduct a live musical performance or production in this state through the use of a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation, connection, or association, between a performing group and a recording group. The prohibition contained in this section does not apply if:   The performing group is the authorized registrant and owner of a federal service mark for that group registered in the United States patent and trademark office;   At least one (1) member of the performing group was a member of the recording group and has a legal right by virtue of use or operation under the group name without having abandoned the name or affiliation with the group;   The live musical performance or production is identified in all advertising and promotion as a salute or tribute, and the name of the vocal or instrumental group performing is not so closely related or similar to that used by the recording group that it would tend to confuse or mislead the public;   The advertising does not relate to a live musical performance or production taking place in this state; or   The performance or production is expressly authorized by the performing group.
TN Code § 47-18-5304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 53 - Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act|§ 47-18-5304. Violations — Application and Construction

  A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in part 1 of this chapter.   For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, any violation of this part shall be construed to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of trade or commerce and subject to the penalties and remedies as provided by that act. The attorney general may assess a civil penalty of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for a violation of this part. For purposes of this part, each performance in violation of this part constitutes a separate violation of this part. The civil penalties recoverable by this state under this part are supplemental and cumulative to any other available civil or criminal penalties and relief available under other laws, regulations and rules, including, but not limited to, those available pursuant to § 47-18-108.
TN Code § 47-18-5501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5501. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Uniform Debt-Management Services Act.”
TN Code § 47-18-5503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5503. Exempt Agreements and Persons

 This part does not apply to:   An agreement with an individual whom the provider has no reason to know resides in this state at the time of the agreement;   A provider to the extent that the provider:  Provides or agrees to provide debt-management, educational or counseling services to an individual whom the provider has no reason to know resides in this state at the time the provider agrees to provide the services; or   Receives no compensation for debt-management services from or on behalf of the individuals to whom it provides the services or from their creditors; or     The following persons or their employees when the person or the employee is engaged in the regular course of the person's business or profession:  A judicial officer, a person acting under an order of a court or an administrative agency or an assignee for the benefit of creditors;   A bank;   An affiliate, as defined in § 47-18-5502, of a bank if the affiliate is regulated by a federal or state banking regulatory authority;   Any person who is engaged in the credit services business as defined in § 47-18-1002 but is not engaged in the business of debt counseling, debt management or debt settlement as defined by this part; provided, that the person is registered as a credit services business with the administrator; or   A title insurer, escrow company or other person that provides bill-paying services if the provision of debt-management services is incidental to the bill-paying services.
TN Code § 47-18-5504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5504. Registration Required — Maintenance and Publication of List of Registered Providers

  Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), a provider may not provide debt-management services to an individual whom the provider reasonably should know resides in this state at the time the provider agrees to provide the services, unless the provider is registered under this part.   If a provider is registered under this part, subsection (a) does not apply to an employee or agent of the provider.   The administrator shall maintain and publicize a list of the names of all registered providers.
TN Code § 47-18-5505 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5505. Application for Registration — Form, Fee, and Accompanying Documents

  An application for registration as a provider must be in a form prescribed by the administrator.   Subject to adjustment of dollar amounts pursuant to § 47-18-5532(f), an application for registration as a provider must be accompanied by:  The fee established by the administrator;   The bond required by § 47-18-5513;   Identification of all trust accounts required by § 47-18-5522 and an irrevocable consent authorizing the administrator to review and examine the trust accounts;   Evidence of insurance in the amount of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000):  Against the risks of dishonesty, fraud, theft and other misconduct on the part of the applicant or a director, employee or agent of the applicant;   Issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state and rated at least “A” or equivalent by a nationally recognized rating organization approved by the administrator;   With a deductible not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000);   Payable for the benefit of the applicant, this state and individuals who are residents of this state, as their interests may appear; and   Not subject to cancellation by the applicant or the insurer until sixty (60) days after written notice has been given to the administrator;     A record consenting to the jurisdiction of this state containing:  The name, business address and other contact information of its registered agent in this state for purposes of service of process; or   The appointment of the administrator as agent of the provider for purposes of service of process; and     If the applicant is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501, evidence of that status.
TN Code § 47-18-5507 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5507. Obligation to Update Information in Application for Registration

 An applicant or registered provider shall notify the administrator within ten (10) days after a change in the information specified in § 47-18-5505(b)(4) or (b)(6) or § 47-18-5506(1), (3), (6), (12) or (13).
TN Code § 47-18-5508 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5508. Public Information in Application for Registration

 Except for the information required by § 47-18-5506(7), (14), and (17), and the addresses required by § 47-18-5506(4), the administrator shall make the information in an application for registration as a provider available to the public.
TN Code § 47-18-5509 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5509. Issuance or Denial of Certificate of Registration

  Except as otherwise provided in subsections (c) and (d), the administrator shall issue a certificate of registration as a provider to a person that complies with §§ 47-18-5505 and 47-18-5506.   If an applicant has otherwise complied with §§ 47-18-5505 and 47-18-5506, including a timely effort to obtain the information required by § 47-18-5506(14), but the information has not been received, the administrator may issue a temporary certificate of registration. The temporary certificate shall expire no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after issuance.   The administrator may deny registration if:  The application contains information that is materially erroneous or incomplete;   An officer, director, or owner of the applicant has been convicted of a crime or suffered a civil judgment involving dishonesty, or the violation of state or federal securities laws;   The applicant or any of its officers, directors, or owners has defaulted in the payment of money collected for others;   The application is not accompanied by the fee established by the administrator;   The administrator finds that the financial responsibility, experience, character, or general fitness of the applicant or its owners, directors, employees, or agents does not warrant belief that the business will be operated in compliance with this part;   The applicant or any of its officers, directors, or owners has violated this part or any rule promulgated pursuant to this part; or   The applicant or any of its officers, directors, or owners has engaged in any act or violation for which the administrator could suspend or revoke a registration under this part.     The administrator shall deny registration if, with respect to an applicant that is organized as a not-for-profit entity or has obtained tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. § 501, the applicant's board of directors is not independent of the applicant's employees and agents.   Subject to adjustment of the dollar amount pursuant to § 47-18-5532(f), a board of directors is not independent for purposes of subsection (d) if more than one fourth (¼) of its members:  Are affiliates of the applicant, as defined in § 47-18-5502(2)(A) or § 47-18-5502(2)(B)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vi) or (vii); or   After the date ten (10) years before first becoming a director of the applicant, were employed by or directors of a person that received from the applicant more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in either the current year or the preceding year.
TN Code § 47-18-5510 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5510. Timing of Certificate of Registration

  The administrator shall approve or deny an initial registration as a provider within one hundred twenty (120) days after an application is filed. In connection with a request pursuant to § 47-18-5506(19) for additional information, the administrator may extend the one hundred twenty-day period for not more than sixty (60) days. Within seven (7) days after denying an application, the administrator, in a record, shall inform the applicant of the reasons for the denial.   If the administrator does not act on an application within the time prescribed in subsection (a), the applicant may appeal and request a hearing pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3.   Subject to §§ 47-18-5511(d) and 47-18-5534, a registration as a provider is valid for one (1) year.
TN Code § 47-18-5512 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act|§ 47-18-5512. Registration in Another State

 If a provider holds a license or certificate of registration in another state authorizing it to provide debt-management services, the provider may submit a copy of that license or certificate and the application for it instead of an application in the form prescribed by § 47-18-5505(a), § 47-18-5506 or § 47-18-5511(b). The administrator shall accept the application and the license or certificate from the other state as an application for registration as a provider or for renewal of registration as a provider, as appropriate, in this state if:   The application in the other state contains information substantially similar to or more comprehensive than that required in an application submitted in this state;   The applicant provides the information required by § 47-18-5506(1), (3), (10), (12) and (13); and   The applicant, under oath, certifies that the information contained in the application is current or, to the extent it is not current, supplements the application to make the information current.