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TN Code § 62-6-603 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 6 - Residential Roofing Services|§ 62-6-603. Required Written Statement From Residential Roofing Service Provider

 Prior to entering into a contract, a residential roofing services provider shall, in writing, furnish a person with:   The residential roofing services provider's:  Business mailing address for cancellation purposes;   Telephone number;   License or registration number of any contractor, home improvement contractor, or public adjuster license or registration held in this or any other state; and   Electronic mail address or facsimile number for cancellation purposes, if available;     A detailed description of all damage or repairs to be claimed or covered by the contract and the location of such damage;   A written statement in boldface type of a minimum size of ten (10) points, containing language substantially similar to the following:  You may cancel this contract at any time before midnight on the third business day after you have received written notification from your insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under your insurance policy. This right to cancel is in addition to any other rights of cancellation which may be found in state or federal law or regulation. See the attached notice of cancellation form for an explanation of this right.   ; and    A form in duplicate, captioned “NOTICE OF CANCELLATION”, attached in an easily detachable manner to the contract, that contains in boldface type of a minimum size of ten (10) points the following statement or language substantially similar:  NOTICE OF CANCELLATION   If you are notified by your insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under your insurance policy, you may cancel the contract by mailing or delivering a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other signed and dated written notice to  (name of residential roofing services provider) at  (business mailing address) or  (if available, facsimile number or electronic mail address of residential roofing services provider) at any time prior to midnight on the third business day after you have received such notice from your insurer. If you cancel, any payments made by you under the contract, except those for emergency repairs already performed by the residential roofing services provider, will be returned to you within ten (10) business days following receipt by the residential roofing services provider of your cancellation notice.   I HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION.   (person's signature).
TN Code § 62-6-604 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 6 - Residential Roofing Services|§ 62-6-604. Payments and Deposits — Emergency Repairs

  No residential roofing services provider shall require any payments from a person pursuant to a contract until the person has received written notice from the insurer that the contract or claim is fully covered or the three-day cancellation period required pursuant to this part has expired.   Within ten (10) business days after a person cancels a contract in accordance with this part, the residential roofing services provider shall tender to the:  Payor any payments, partial payments, or deposits made to the residential roofing services provider except those made pursuant to subsection (c); and   Person any note or other evidence of the person's indebtedness to the residential roofing services provider except indebtedness incurred pursuant to subsection (c).      Notwithstanding subsection (a), if the residential roofing services provider has made any emergency repairs, acknowledged by the contracting person in writing to be necessary to prevent damage to the residential real estate, then the residential roofing services provider shall be entitled to collect the amount due from the person for the emergency repairs at the time the repairs are rendered. Any provision in a contract that requires the payment of any fee for any good or service except those provided in relation to emergency repairs shall not be enforceable against any person who has canceled a contract in accordance with this part.   No residential roofing services provider shall misrepresent that emergency repairs are necessary to prevent damage to the residential real estate owned or possessed by such person.
TN Code § 62-6-605 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 6 - Residential Roofing Services|§ 62-6-605. Licensure of Residential Roofing Services Providers as Public Adjusters

 No residential roofing services provider shall act or hold out as being a public adjuster, as defined in § 56-6-902, unless licensed as a public adjuster in accordance with title 56, chapter 6, part 9.
TN Code § 62-6-606 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 6 - Contractors and Contracting|Part 6 - Residential Roofing Services|§ 62-6-606. Violations

 A violation of this part is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of trade or commerce under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1; and, as such, the private right of action remedy under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 shall be available to any person who suffers an ascertainable loss of money or property, real, personal or mixed, or any other article, commodity or thing of value wherever situated as a result of the violation.
TN Code § 62-13-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-101. Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973.”
TN Code § 62-13-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-103. Broker or Affiliate Identified by Single Act

  Any person who, directly or indirectly for another, with the intention or upon the promise of receiving any valuable consideration, offers, attempts or agrees to perform or performs any single act defined in § 62-13-102, whether as a part of a transaction or as an entire transaction, is deemed a broker, affiliate broker or time-share salesperson within the meaning of this chapter.   The commission of a single such act by a person required to be licensed under this chapter and not so licensed constitutes a violation of this chapter.
TN Code § 62-13-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-105. Action by Broker to Collect Compensation

 No action or suit shall be instituted, nor recovery be had by any person, in any court of this state for compensation for any act done or service rendered, the doing or rendering of which is prohibited under this chapter to other than by licensed brokers, affiliate brokers or time-share salespersons, unless the person was duly licensed under this chapter as a broker, affiliate broker or time-share salesperson at the time of performing or offering to perform any such act or service or procuring any promise or contract or the payment of compensation for any such contemplated act or service.
TN Code § 62-13-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-106. Courses of Study

  The real estate commission is authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the establishment and conducting of any course, courses of study or instruction that are designed to satisfy the educational requirements of § 62-13-303. The commission shall establish application fees for educational courses submitted for approval, which fees shall be deposited in the recovery fund interest account to be used by the commission for educational purposes.   As a condition to meeting the requirements of § 62-13-303, the course, course of study or instruction shall be established and conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the commission.   It is unlawful for any person offering courses or conducting classes in real estate subjects to represent that its students are assured of passing examinations given by the commission for the issuance of licenses required by this chapter.   A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
TN Code § 62-13-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-107. Clinics and Institutes

 The real estate commission is authorized to conduct, hold or assist in conducting or holding real estate clinics, meetings, courses or institutes and to incur the necessary expenses in connection with the clinics, meetings, courses or institutes, which shall be open to all licensees.
TN Code § 62-13-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-108. Study and Research Programs

 The real estate commission is authorized to assist educational institutions within this state in sponsoring studies, research and programs for the purpose of raising the standards of professional practice in real estate and the competence of licensees in the public interest.
TN Code § 62-13-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-109. Injunctions Authorized for Enforcement

 In addition to the powers and duties otherwise conferred upon the commission in this chapter, the commission is empowered to petition any circuit or chancery court having jurisdiction of any person in this state who is violating this chapter, either with or without a license under this chapter, to enjoin the person from continuing the violation; and jurisdiction is conferred upon the circuit and chancery courts of this state to hear and determine the causes.
TN Code § 62-13-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-110. Penalties

   Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license commits a Class B misdemeanor.   A corporation that violates subdivision (a)(1) is ineligible to obtain a license for a period of one (1) year from the date of conviction of the offense.     Any person acting as a broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent without first obtaining a license who has received any money or the equivalent of money as a fee, commission, compensation or profit by or in consequence of a violation of this chapter, is, in addition, liable for a penalty of no less than the amount of the sum of money so received and no more than three (3) times the sum so received, as may be determined by the court, which penalty may be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction by any person aggrieved.
TN Code § 62-13-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 62-13-111. Hearing and Judicial Review

 The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this chapter.
TN Code § 62-13-201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-201. Creation — Members

  There is created the Tennessee real estate commission, referred to in this part as the “commission,” which consists of nine (9) members appointed by the governor, each of whom shall be a resident of this state and shall possess good moral character.   Seven (7) of the members shall each have been principally engaged as a licensed broker or affiliate broker in this state for at least five (5) years prior to the date of the member's appointment and shall be of recognized business standing.   Each of the remaining two (2) members of the commission shall be a person who is not engaged in or conducting the business or acting in the capacity of a real estate broker or affiliate broker, nor shall the two (2) remaining members be engaged in the business of real estate financing or development.    Every member of the commission shall be appointed for a term of five (5) years and shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies by subscribing to the constitutional oath of office, which shall be filed with the secretary of state.   Any vacancy occurring on the commission shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term.   No members shall be appointed to succeed themselves for more than one (1) full term.   The governor may remove any member of the commission for misconduct, incompetency or willful neglect of duty.   Three (3) members shall be appointed from the eastern grand division, three (3) members shall be appointed from the middle grand division and three (3) members shall be appointed from the western grand division. No more than one (1) of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (c) shall reside in the same grand division. No more than three (3) of the members appointed pursuant to subsection (b) shall reside in the same grand division.   In making appointments to the commission, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is a member of a racial minority.
TN Code § 62-13-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-202. Commission a Judicial Body — Civil Liability

  The commission is declared to be a judicial body and the members or its employees are granted immunity from any civil liability when acting in good faith in the performance of their duties under this chapter.   Should litigation be filed against members of the commission arising from the performance of their duties under this chapter, the commissioners shall be defended by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 62-13-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-203. Organization — Powers

  Upon qualification of the members appointed, the commission shall organize itself by selecting from its members a chair and a vice chair and shall have the power to do all things necessary and proper for carrying out this chapter not inconsistent with the laws of this state. The commission may promulgate and adopt bylaws, rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary for such purpose. The promulgation and adoption of rules and regulations authorized by this section shall be pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.   The commission's rules and regulations may incorporate and establish canons of ethics and minimum acceptable standards of practice for licensees.   Each member of the commission shall receive a certificate of appointment from the governor before entering upon the discharge of the duties of office.   The commission or any committee of the commission shall be entitled to the services of the attorney general and reporter or the legal department of this state in connection with the affairs of the commission.   The commission may prefer a complaint for violation of this chapter before any court of competent jurisdiction, and it may take the necessary legal steps through the proper legal officer of the state to enforce this chapter and collect the penalties provided in this chapter.
TN Code § 62-13-204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-204. Regulation of Fees or Commissions

 Nothing in this chapter shall allow the commission to set fees or commissions for real estate contracts or transactions; and if the practice is found to be in actual practice in the field, if because of action of the commission, all members of the commission shall forfeit their licenses.
TN Code § 62-13-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-205. Record of Proceedings — Seal

  The commission shall keep a record of its proceedings and shall adopt a seal of such design as it shall prescribe for the certification of the record.   The executive director shall have custody and charge of the seal.   Copies of all records and papers in the office of the commission, duly certified and authenticated by its seal, shall be received in evidence in all courts with like effect as the original.
TN Code § 62-13-206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-206. Meetings

  The commission may hold meetings it may deem necessary for the purpose of transacting business that may properly come before it. All members of the commission shall be duly notified of the time and place of each meeting.   A majority of the commission constitutes a quorum at any meeting of the commission.   The commission shall hold at least one (1) meeting annually in each grand division of the state.
TN Code § 62-13-207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-207. Executive Director — Director of Education — Qualifications

  The commission shall have an executive director, who shall have passed the broker's examination for this state. The commission shall set all other qualifications necessary for the position of executive director. The executive director shall be appointed by the commission, with the approval of the commissioner of personnel. The term of the executive director shall be four (4) years, and the executive director shall be eligible for reappointment. The commission shall also retain an administrator and other staff members that the commission may deem necessary and proper. The commission shall fix the compensation to be paid to the executive director, the administrator and staff of the commission, subject to applicable rules, regulations and law.   The commission shall have a full-time director of education. The director of education shall have a college degree from an accredited university.
TN Code § 62-13-209 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 2 - Tennessee Real Estate Commission|§ 62-13-209. General Counsel

 The commission shall have a full time general counsel. The general counsel shall be a graduate of an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in this state.
TN Code § 62-13-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 3 - Qualifications and Licensing|§ 62-13-301. License Requirement

 It is unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in or conduct, to advertise or claim to be engaging in or conducting the business, or acting in the capacity of a real estate broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent, as defined in § 62-13-102, within this state, without first obtaining a license as broker, affiliate broker, time-share salesperson or acquisition agent, as provided in this chapter, unless exempted from obtaining a license under § 62-13-104. No person shall be permitted to hold, at the same time, an active time-share salesperson license and an active acquisition agent license.
TN Code § 62-13-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 62 - Professions, Businesses and Trades|Chapter 13 - Tennessee Real Estate Broker License Act of 1973|Part 3 - Qualifications and Licensing|§ 62-13-302. Employment by Broker of Unlicensed Broker or Broker in Another State

  It is unlawful for any licensed broker to employ or compensate any person who is not a licensed broker or a licensed affiliate broker for performing any of the acts regulated by this chapter. A licensed broker may pay a commission to a licensed broker of another state if the nonresident broker does not conduct in this state any of the negotiations for which a commission is paid.   A real estate licensee shall not give or pay cash rebates, cash gifts or cash prizes in conjunction with any real estate transaction. As part of the Tennessee real estate commission's general rulemaking authority the commission may regulate the practices of real estate licensees regarding gifts, prizes or rebates that are not otherwise prohibited by law.