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TN Code § 47-18-1309 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 13 - Kerosene and Motor Fuels Quality Inspection|§ 47-18-1309. Rules and Regulations — Contested Cases

  In accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, the department shall promulgate such rules as may be necessary to effectively and efficiently administer and enforce this part.   Such rules shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to:  Registration and disclosure procedures and requirements mandated by § 47-18-1304;   Identification and statement of current, applicable federal and state labeling and posting requirements, compliance with which is mandated by § 47-18-1304;   Identification and statement of current, applicable ASTM standards or federal standards, compliance with which is mandated by § 47-18-1304; and   Description of any deviations from ASTM standards, permitted by the department without imposition of sanction, in order to equitably reflect the margin of error for test analyses.     A person who is aggrieved by a proposed departmental order to enforce this part, or any rule promulgated under the authority of this part, shall be entitled to a contested case hearing to be conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act. Except under circumstances in which the public health or safety would be jeopardized by delay, any such hearing shall be conducted prior to the time at which an administrative fine is imposed or a stop-sale order becomes effective.
TN Code § 47-18-1310 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 13 - Kerosene and Motor Fuels Quality Inspection|§ 47-18-1310. Report to Governor and General Assembly

 Each year, on or before September 15, the commissioner shall distribute to the governor and to the chairs of the transportation committee of the house of representatives and the transportation and safety committee of the senate a report entitled, “Annual Report on the Quality of Kerosene and Motor Fuel in Tennessee.” The report shall summarize, for the preceding fiscal year, the activities of the department in performing the duties and responsibilities assigned by this part. The report shall identify:   The total number of inspections performed and samples collected by the department;   The total number of inspections performed and samples respectively collected from refiners, blenders, storage facilities, transporters, wholesalers, retailers and others;   The results of inspections and tests conducted, including the number and categories of violations as well as enforcement activities undertaken with respect to such violations;   The geographical distribution by county of violations;   The number and categories of consumer complaints, alleging violations of this part, received by the department;   A summary of investigations conducted in response to consumer complaints;   The costs of conducting the inspection and testing program;   Legislative recommendations for improving compliance with this part;   Other information that would be useful in evaluating the quality of kerosene and motor fuel in Tennessee; and   Other information that would be useful in evaluating programmatic effectiveness and efficiency.
TN Code § 47-18-1311 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 13 - Kerosene and Motor Fuels Quality Inspection|§ 47-18-1311. Funding

 Implementation and administration of this part shall be subject to an annual appropriation for such purpose as contained within the general appropriations act. The commissioner of finance and administration shall transfer from highway user tax revenues allocated to the highway fund an amount sufficient to support the annual appropriation for implementation and administration of this part.
TN Code § 47-18-1401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 14 - Consumer Protection Warranty Extension|§ 47-18-1401. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Consumer Protection Warranty Extension Act.”
TN Code § 47-18-1402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 14 - Consumer Protection Warranty Extension|§ 47-18-1402. Warranty Extension Period

 Any written warranty or service contract purchased in this state on or after July 1, 1989, and in effect when there is a failure of the product under such written warranty or service contract shall be extended as follows:   The number of days the consumer is deprived of the use of the product by reason of the product being in repair; plus   Two (2) additional working days.
TN Code § 47-18-1403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 14 - Consumer Protection Warranty Extension|§ 47-18-1403. Working Days — Definition

 For the purposes of this part, working days shall not include Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays pursuant to § 15-1-101.
TN Code § 47-18-1404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 14 - Consumer Protection Warranty Extension|§ 47-18-1404. Applicability

 This part shall not apply to a written warranty or a service contract for a new or used motor vehicle.
TN Code § 47-18-1501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1501. Short Title — Part Definitions

  This part shall be known as the “Consumer Telemarketing Protection Act of 1990.”   As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:  “ADAD equipment” means any device or system of devices which is used, whether alone or in conjunction with other equipment, for the purpose of automatically selecting or dialing telephone numbers and disseminating recorded messages to the numbers so selected or dialed;   “Commission” means the Tennessee public utility commission, created by § 65-1-101; and   “Telephone access line” means any seven-digit telephone number for each call to which a fee is charged.
TN Code § 47-18-1503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1503. Registration Requirements — Issuance and Revocation of Permits

  Prior to the utilization of ADAD equipment to call telephone numbers located in this state, any company or individual utilizing this equipment shall register the following with the commission to receive a permit as provided in this part:  Name, address and telephone number of the company or individual utilizing the equipment;   Name and address of a designated agent for service of process located in Tennessee for the ADAD operator;   A surety bond executed by the ADAD operator from a surety company authorized to do business in this state for the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be maintained continuously in full force and effect. The commission may waive the bond requirement for any operator demonstrating financial responsibility by the submission of a letter of credit from an accredited financial institution or by other means as the commission by rule may prescribe.     The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations to govern the issuance of and the revocation or suspension of permits for ADAD operators utilizing equipment to call telephone numbers located in Tennessee.   Failure to obtain a permit from the commission prior to utilization of ADAD equipment to call numbers located in Tennessee, and failure to abide by commission rules governing ADAD operations is a violation of this part.
TN Code § 47-18-1504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1504. Unlawful to Connect Adad Equipment to Telephone Line Without Permit — Renewal of Permit

  It is unlawful for any person to connect any ADAD equipment to any telephone line in this state for the purpose of making telephone calls to persons in this state through the use of ADAD equipment unless a permit has been issued for such ADAD equipment by the commission.   Any person desiring to use ADAD equipment in this state shall make application for a permit to the commission on forms prescribed by the commission, and shall pay a fee as prescribed by the commission for such permit. Permits shall be renewed biennially as prescribed by the commission and upon payment of a renewal fee. The fees charged shall cover the administrative cost for the issuance of such permits.   Permits shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the commission for any violation of this part.
TN Code § 47-18-1505 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1505. Unlawful Use of Telephone Access Line

 It is unlawful for any person making use of a telephone access line to use, to employ or direct another person to use, or to contract for the use of ADAD equipment or the United States mail for the purpose of soliciting any person to call such telephone access line.
TN Code § 47-18-1506 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1506. Telephone Companies and Cooperatives — Withdrawal of Access to a Telephone Access Line

 No telephone company or cooperative shall provide access to a telephone access line to any person who solicits calls to such number through the use of ADAD equipment or through the use of the United States mail. A telephone company or cooperative shall, upon the order of the commission, withdraw access to a telephone access line from any person if calls to such number are solicited by ADAD equipment or through the use of the United States mail.
TN Code § 47-18-1507 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1507. Permissible Use of Adad Equipment

 Nothing in this part shall prohibit the use of ADAD equipment to make calls with recorded messages when such calls:   Are made in response to calls initiated by the person to whom the automatic call or recorded message is directed;   Concern goods or services that have been previously ordered or purchased;   Relate to collection of lawful debts; or   Are made by a public school, kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), as part of a program to regulate and control absenteeism of students.
TN Code § 47-18-1508 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1508. Penalty — Criminal

 Any person who violates any provision of §§ 47-18-1502 — 47-18-1504 commits a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 47-18-1509 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1509. Injunctive Relief — Recovery of Damages

  The district attorney general of the county in which or from which automated calls in violation of this part are made may seek injunctive relief to enforce this part and recover such statutory damages and attorney's fees as are set out in § 47-18-1510.   Any individual or group of individuals receiving such automated calls may also seek injunctive relief to enforce this part on behalf of others similarly situated.
TN Code § 47-18-1510 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1510. Penalty — Civil

  If an individual or corporation is found to be in violation of this part in a civil action, a court shall assess a civil penalty against the offending party in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each call made in violation of this part.   Any civil penalty collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the general fund of the state. The prevailing party in the cause shall be entitled to necessary expenses and reasonable attorney's fees.
TN Code § 47-18-1511 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1511. Offense of Using Adad Equipment to Intentionally Conceal or Misrepresent Telephone Number of the Equipment — Exceptions

  It is an offense for any person to utilize any ADAD equipment to intentionally:  Dial telephone numbers with area codes within the state; and   Conceal or misrepresent the telephone number utilized by the ADAD equipment on the call recipient's telephone or other equipment that is technically capable of displaying the number by:  Displaying a telephone number other than the telephone number utilized by the ADAD equipment;   Not displaying the telephone number utilized by the ADAD equipment; or   Displaying an “unknown number” message or similar message instead of the telephone number utilized by the ADAD equipment.       A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable only by a fine not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for each violation. For purposes of criminal liability, a court shall deem each call made in violation of this section as a separate offense.   It shall not be a violation of this section to display a phone number, different from the phone number being utilized by the ADAD equipment, on behalf of a person if:  The phone number displayed on behalf of the person has a Tennessee area code or is a toll-free number;   The phone number displayed on behalf of the person is answered during regular business hours by a designated representative of such person; and   The person's name is displayed along with the phone number described in subdivisions (c)(1) and (2).     The offenses described in this section shall not apply to a telecommunications, broadband, or voice-over-Internet services provider acting solely as an intermediary for a transmission of telephone service between a caller and a recipient.
TN Code § 47-18-1527 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection|§ 47-18-1527. Credit Card Charges by Telephone Solicitation Permitted — Unauthorized Charges — Refund

  Credit card companies may offer services charged to a credit card to a cardholder by telephone solicitation and such cardholder may elect to authorize or refuse such services.   If the cardholder does not authorize such services, the cardholder shall notify the credit card company of any unauthorized charges that appear on such cardholder's credit card statement within three (3) months of initial billing for such services.   If the cardholder notifies the credit card company during the three-month period that such consumer did not authorize the services and the credit card company cannot provide proof of authorization by such consumer, the credit card company shall refund an amount equal to a minimum of three (3) months charges for services.   If the cardholder notifies the credit card company during the three-month period that such consumer did not authorize the services and the credit card company is able to prove authorization by such cardholder, no refund shall be issued by the credit card company.
TN Code § 47-18-1601 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1601. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Fantasy Sports Act”.
TN Code § 47-18-1604 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1604. Duties of Secretary of State

  The secretary of state shall carry out the duties assigned pursuant to this part, including the following:  Oversee the licensure of fantasy sports operators that seek to operate in this state;   Require that all licensed fantasy sports operators contract annually with a third party to perform an independent audit, consistent with the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, to ensure compliance with this part. Upon completion of the audit, the audit report shall be submitted to the secretary of state for examination and inspection. These records shall be confidential and shall not be open to public inspection pursuant to title 10, chapter 7;   Provide information to the department of revenue to assist in its administration and collection of taxes applicable to fantasy sports operators;   Require fantasy sports operators to report annually all winnings earned by fantasy sports players on online platforms supported by the fantasy sports operator to the secretary of state;   Maintain a registry of fantasy sports operators licensed to operate in this state;   Conduct investigations regarding alleged violations of §§ 47-18-1603, 47-18-1604, and 47-18-1608 and make evaluations as necessary to determine if licensees are complying with this part;   Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents; and   Deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this part to any applicant or licensee who fails to comply with this part or fails to follow the rules promulgated by the secretary of state.      In addition to the duties set out in subsection (a), the secretary of state shall establish the following fees:  A nonrefundable application fee;   A nonrefundable fee for licensure;   An annual licensure renewal fee;   Late fees;   A correction of information fee; and   A change of information fee.     In addition to the fees authorized in subdivision (b)(1), the secretary of state is authorized to charge an online transaction fee to cover costs associated with processing payments for applications for licensure or renewals of licensure submitted online.   Except as provided in this subsection (b), no other fees shall be charged to administer this part.
TN Code § 47-18-1606 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1606. Violations — Investigative and Enforcement Authority — Costs

  A violation of § 47-18-1605 constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in part 1 of this chapter. Any violation of § 47-18-1605 shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and be subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, in addition to the penalties and remedies in this part.   The attorney general and reporter shall have all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general and reporter has under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 relating to alleged violations of this part. The attorney general and reporter may institute any proceedings involving alleged violations of this part in Davidson County circuit or chancery court or any other venue otherwise permitted by law.   No costs of any kind or nature shall be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this part.
TN Code § 47-18-1607 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1607. Fantasy Sports Fund

  There is created a fund to be known as the “fantasy sports fund”. All fees and penalties collected pursuant to this part and ten percent (10%) of the tax levied pursuant to the Fantasy Sports Tax Act, compiled in title 67, chapter 4, part 9, shall be deposited in the fantasy sports fund. Money in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with § 9-4-603. The fund shall be administered by the secretary of state.   All costs of the secretary of state associated with the administration of this part shall be paid from the fund.   If there is remaining any amount in the fantasy sports fund at the end of any fiscal year, ten percent (10%) of the remaining amount shall not revert to the general fund but shall remain available for the purposes set forth in subsection (b). Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be credited to such account, shall not revert to the general fund, and shall be carried forward into each subsequent fiscal year.
TN Code § 47-18-1608 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1608. Suspension, Refusal to Renew, or Revocation of License And/or Fine for Violations — Ineligibility to Apply for License

  The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall govern all matters and procedures regarding the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under §§ 47-18-1603, 47-18-1604, and 47-18-1608.   Any person may present charges to the secretary of state in writing against any licensee whose conduct allegedly violates this part. If it is determined that the licensee has violated this part, the secretary of state may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing, do any of the following or both:  Suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke a license issued under this part;   Impose a fine of not more than twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation. The secretary of state shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, setting forth a range of fines for each violation.     Any fantasy sports operator who engages in or offers to engage in fantasy sports contests with Tennessee consumers without a license, as required by this part, shall be ineligible to apply for a license for a period of twelve (12) months after the violation occurred.   A license issued pursuant to this part shall expire on the last day of the twelfth month following its issuance and shall become invalid on that date unless renewed.
TN Code § 47-18-1609 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1609. Cumulative and Supplemental Powers and Remedies

 The powers and remedies provided in this part shall be cumulative and supplementary to all powers and remedies otherwise provided by law.
TN Code § 47-18-1610 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions|Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection|Part 16 - Fantasy Sports Act|§ 47-18-1610. Inapplicable Provisions

 Nothing contained in title 39, chapter 17, part 5 or 6 shall be applicable to a fantasy sports contest conducted in accordance with this part.