Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection
- Part 1 - Consumer Protection Act of 1977
- 47-18-101 - Short title.
- 47-18-102 - Purposes.
- 47-18-103 - Definitions.
- 47-18-104 - Unfair or deceptive acts prohibited. [Amended effective July 1, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.]
- 47-18-105 - [Repealed.]
- 47-18-106 - Investigations Requests for information Penalties for noncompliance.
- 47-18-107 - Assurance of voluntary compliance Penalty for violation.
- 47-18-108 - Restraining orders or injunctions Penalty for violation.
- 47-18-109 - Private right of action Damages Notice to division.
- 47-18-110 - Limitations of actions.
- 47-18-111 - Exemptions.
- 47-18-112 - Supplementary law.
- 47-18-113 - Waiver of rights Restrictions on jurisdiction or venue prohibited.
- 47-18-114 - Powers of attorney general.
- 47-18-115 - Construction.
- 47-18-116 - Costs.
- 47-18-117 - Out-of-state liquor advertisers Warning.
- 47-18-118 - Failure to respond to request for information.
- 47-18-119 - New passenger motor vehicle.
- 47-18-120 - Definitions Prizes offered as inducements Unfair or deceptive practices.
- 47-18-121 - Unlicensed motor vehicle dealers to comply with advertising requirements.
- 47-18-122 - Applicability to violations of part 2.
- 47-18-123 - Products, services or memberships purchased by negotiation of unsolicited negotiable instruments.
- 47-18-124 - Prizes Unfair or deceptive practices.
- 47-18-125 - Protection of elder persons Cumulative, additional and supplemental penalties.
- 47-18-126 - Electronically printed receipts for credit and debit cards Violations Application.
- 47-18-127 - Gift certificates.
- 47-18-128 - Disclosure of holds on debit cards.
- 47-18-129 - Sale or gift of certain novelty lighters prohibited.
- 47-18-130 - Violations by commercial breeders. [Effective January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2014. See the Compiler's Notes.]
- Part 2 - Beauty Pageants
- 47-18-201 - Definitions.
- 47-18-202 - Registration of operators Bond Fee Exemptions.
- 47-18-203 - Cancellations Refunds.
- 47-18-204 - Denial, suspension, revocation of registration Rules and regulations.
- 47-18-205 - Exceptions.
- 47-18-206 - Penalty.
- 47-18-207 - Notice of incomplete forms Missing certificate or registration numbers.
- 47-18-208 - Transfer of registration to division of consumer affairs.
- 47-18-209 - Violations subject to Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
- 47-18-210 - Cease and desist orders Hearing.
- Part 3 - Health Clubs
- 47-18-301 - Definitions.
- 47-18-302 - Certificate of registration.
- 47-18-303 - Unenforceable health club agreements.
- 47-18-304 - [Transferred.]
- 47-18-305 - Requirements for valid agreements.
- 47-18-306 - Duration of agreements.
- 47-18-307 - Provisions contrary to public policy.
- 47-18-308 - Applicability of provisions.
- 47-18-309 - Certificate of registration Application Issuance.
- 47-18-310 - Certificate of registration Duration Renewal.
- 47-18-311 - Certificate of registration Transferability Change of ownership.
- 47-18-312 - Violations.
- 47-18-313 - Responsibility for compliance Change in ownership Notice.
- 47-18-314 - Certificates of exemption.
- 47-18-315 - Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of registration.
- 47-18-316 - Promulgation of rules.
- 47-18-317 - 47-18-319. [Reserved.]
- 47-18-320 - Violations Penalties and remedies.
- 47-18-321 - Surety bond Applicability Filing of audited financial statement.
- 47-18-322 - Cease and desist orders.
- Part 4 - Membership Camping Act. [Transferred to title 66, ch. 32, part 3]
- Part 5 - Buyers' Clubs
- 47-18-501 - Definitions.
- 47-18-502 - Cancellation of membership.
- 47-18-503 - Contracts Notice of right to cancel.
- 47-18-504 - Contracts Nondelivery of goods Savings claims.
- 47-18-505 - Contracts Duration.
- 47-18-506 - Exemptions.
- 47-18-507 - Required disclosures Unfair or deceptive trade practices.
- 47-18-508 - Requirements nonwaivable.
- 47-18-509 - Violations of part Penalties.
- Part 6 - Rental-Purchase Agreements
- 47-18-601 - Short title.
- 47-18-602 - Legislative findings and purpose.
- 47-18-603 - Definitions.
- 47-18-604 - Required disclosures.
- 47-18-605 - Form of disclosures.
- 47-18-606 - Prohibited terms of agreement.
- 47-18-607 - Termination and reinstatement provisions.
- 47-18-608 - Receipts for payments.
- 47-18-609 - Renegotiations Extensions.
- 47-18-610 - Advertisements.
- 47-18-611 - Civil liability.
- 47-18-612 - Limitation of actions.
- 47-18-613 - Liability Good faith defenses.
- 47-18-614 - Criminal liability.
- Part 7 - Home Solicitation Sales
- 47-18-701 - Short title.
- 47-18-702 - Definitions.
- 47-18-703 - Cancellation Buyer's rights Exceptions.
- 47-18-704 - Cancellation Notice to buyer of rights.
- 47-18-705 - Cancellation Refund of payments Lien pending refund.
- 47-18-706 - Cancellation Return of goods Compensation for services.
- 47-18-707 - Misrepresentation of seller's identity.
- 47-18-708 - Non-waivable buyer's rights.
- Part 8 - Equal Consumer Credit
- Part 9 - Unsolicited Merchandise
- Part 10 - Credit Services Businesses
- 47-18-1001 - Short title.
- 47-18-1002 - Definitions.
- 47-18-1003 - Prohibited practices.
- 47-18-1004 - Information statement required Record on file.
- 47-18-1005 - Contents of information statement.
- 47-18-1006 - Contract Cancellation notice.
- 47-18-1007 - Violations Proof of exemption.
- 47-18-1008 - Damages, private actions.
- 47-18-1009 - Limitation of actions.
- 47-18-1010 - Violation of Consumer Protection Act Institution of proceedings.
- 47-18-1011 - Bond.
- Part 11 - Personal Services Providers [Repealed]
- Part 12 - Water Treatment Devices
- Part 13 - Kerosene and Motor Fuels Quality Inspection
- 47-18-1301 - Short title.
- 47-18-1302 - Legislative intent.
- 47-18-1303 - Definitions.
- 47-18-1304 - Labeling and posting Standards Waiver of standards or alternative standards.
- 47-18-1305 - Inspections and testing.
- 47-18-1306 - Samples for testing Testing of ethanol or methanol.
- 47-18-1307 - Sanctions for violations Penalties.
- 47-18-1308 - Officials or employees administering or enforcing part Reports of interests in conveyances Restrictions on use of samples.
- 47-18-1309 - Rules and regulations Contested cases.
- 47-18-1310 - Report to governor and general assembly.
- 47-18-1311 - Funding.
- Part 14 - Consumer Protection Warranty Extension
- Part 15 - Consumer Telemarketing Protection
- 47-18-1501 - Short title Definitions.
- 47-18-1502 - Unlawful use of ADAD equipment Consent to calls.
- 47-18-1503 - Registration requirements Issuance and revocation of permits.
- 47-18-1504 - Unlawful to connect ADAD equipment to telephone line without permit Renewal of permit.
- 47-18-1505 - Unlawful use of telephone access line.
- 47-18-1506 - Telephone companies and cooperatives Withdrawal of access to a telephone access line.
- 47-18-1507 - Permissible use of ADAD equipment.
- 47-18-1508 - Penalty Criminal.
- 47-18-1509 - Injunctive relief Recovery of damages.
- 47-18-1510 - Penalty Civil.
- 47-18-1511 - 47-18-1525. [Reserved.]
- 47-18-1526 - Telephone solicitations prohibited.
- 47-18-1527 - Credit card charges by telephone solicitation permitted Unauthorized charges Refund.
- Part 16 - Unsolicited Telefacsimile Advertising [Repealed]
- Part 17 - Employment Agencies
- Part 18 - Foreign Foods Disclosure
- 47-18-1801 - Short title.
- 47-18-1802 - Definitions.
- 47-18-1803 - Administration.
- 47-18-1804 - Labeling requirements.
- 47-18-1805 - Injunctive relief.
- 47-18-1806 - Civil penalties.
- 47-18-1807 - Civil actions Damages Declaratory judgments Costs.
- 47-18-1808 - Statute of limitations.
- 47-18-1809 - Construction with federal law.
- Part 19 - Wireless Telecommunication Devices
- Part 20 - Cigarettes
- Part 21 - Identity Theft Deterrence
- 47-18-2101 - Short title.
- 47-18-2102 - Definitions.
- 47-18-2103 - Prohibited practices.
- 47-18-2104 - Private rights of action.
- 47-18-2105 - Civil penalties and remedies.
- 47-18-2106 - Violation of Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
- 47-18-2107 - Release of personal consumer information.
- 47-18-2108 - Security freeze at the request of the consumer. [Effective September 1, 2008.]
- 47-18-2109 - Notice to consumer regarding security freeze.
- 47-18-2110 - Protecting social security numbers from disclosure.
- Part 22 - Video Consumer Privacy
- Part 23 - Year 2000 Citizens' Protection Act [Repealed]
- Part 24 - Unsolicited Loans
- Part 25 - Unsolicited Advertising by Electronic Means
- Part 26 - Structured Settlement Protection
- 47-18-2601 - Short title.
- 47-18-2602 - Definitions.
- 47-18-2603 - Transfer agreement Requirements.
- 47-18-2604 - Circuit court jurisdiction Requirements for notice Best interest standard Fees.
- 47-18-2605 - Waiver Failure to satisfy conditions.
- 47-18-2606 - Other statutory provisions remain valid.
- 47-18-2607 - Applicability.
- Part 27 - Health-Related Cash Discounts
- Part 28 - Price-Gouging of Vaccines and Inoculations during Medical Emergencies
- Part 29 - Protection of Confidential Information
- Parts 30-49 - [Reserved]
- Part 50 - Consumer Affairs Division
- Part 51 - Tennessee Price-Gouging Act of 2002
- Part 52 - Anti-Phishing Act of 2006
- Part 53 - Tennessee Truth in Music Advertising Act
- Part 54 - Foreclosure-Related Rescue Services
- Part 55 - Uniform Debt-Management Services Act [Effective July 1, 2010]
- 47-18-5501 - Short title. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5502 - Part definitions. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5503 - Exempt agreements and persons. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5504 - Registration required Maintenance and publication of list of registered providers. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5505 - Application for registration Form, fee, and accompanying documents. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5506 - Application for registration Required information. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5507 - Obligation to update information in application for registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5508 - Public information in application for registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5509 - Issuance or denial of certificate of registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5510 - Timing of certificate of registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5511 - Renewal of registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5512 - Registration in another state. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5513 - Bond requirement. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5514 - Substitute for bond requirement. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5515 - Requirement of good faith. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5516 - Customer service. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5517 - Prerequisites for providing debt-management services. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5518 - Communication by electronic or other means. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5519 - Form and contents of agreement. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5520 - Cancellation of agreement Waiver. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5521 - Required language. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5522 - Trust account. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5523 - Fees and other charges. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5524 - Voluntary contributions. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5525 - Voidable agreements. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5526 - Termination of agreements. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5527 - Periodic reports and retention of records. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5529 - Notice of litigation. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5530 - Advertising. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5531 - Liability for the conduct of other persons. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5532 - Powers of administrator. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5533 - Administrative remedies. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5534 - Suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of registration. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5535 - Private enforcement. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5536 - Violation of Consumer Protection Act. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5537 - Statute of limitations. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5538 - Uniformity of application and construction. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5539 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global And National Commerce Act. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5540 - Transitional provisions Application to existing transactions. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 47-18-5541 - Severability. [Effective July 1, 2010.]
- 57-18-5528 - Prohibited acts and practices. [Effective July 1, 2010.]