Chapter 25 - Trade Practices
- Part 1 - TrustsUnlawful Restraint of Trade and Discrimination
- 47-25-101 - Trusts, etc., lessening competition or controlling prices unlawful and void.
- 47-25-102 - Price fixing agreements unlawful and void.
- 47-25-103 - Criminal penalties for violation of §§ 47-25-101, 47-25-102 Prosecution.
- 47-25-104 - Charter forfeiture, or exclusion of foreign corporations, for violations.
- 47-25-105 - Liability for debts of trust, etc.
- 47-25-106 - Recovery of consideration as remedy for damages.
- 47-25-107 - Civil actions under §§ 47-25-101 47-25-106 Evidence.
- 47-25-108 - Connection of plaintiff with trust, etc., as defense.
- 47-25-109 - Giving away or underpricing goods prohibited Samples excepted.
- 47-25-110 - Agricultural cooperatives Monopolization or restraint of trade.
- 47-25-111 - Coal Agreement to restrict output.
- 47-25-112 - News services, etc. Discrimination prohibited.
- 47-25-113 - 47-25-115. [Transferred.]
- Part 2 - Unfair Sales Law
- Part 3 - Unfair Cigarette Sales Law
- 47-25-301 - Short title.
- 47-25-302 - Definitions.
- 47-25-303 - Sales below cost Evidence Enforcement by department of revenue.
- 47-25-304 - Liability of officers or agents.
- 47-25-305 - Contracts in violation of part void.
- 47-25-306 - Injunction Damages.
- 47-25-307 - Combined sales, coupon offers, etc.
- 47-25-308 - Enforcement Penalties Hearings.
- 47-25-309 - Exemptions.
- 47-25-310 - Participation by retailer in certain special programs.
- 47-25-311 - , 47-25-312. [Transferred.]
- 47-25-313 - [Transferred.]
- Part 4 - Trademarks on Drugs
- 47-25-401 - Definitions.
- 47-25-402 - Liability of employer for acts of employees.
- 47-25-403 - Prohibited acts.
- 47-25-404 - Prosecution Fees of officers.
- 47-25-405 - Penalty.
- 47-25-406 - Remedies cumulative.
- 47-25-407 - Legal and equitable remedies unimpaired.
- 47-25-408 - 47-25-421. [Repealed or transferred.]
- Part 5 - Tennessee Trade Mark Act of 2000
- 47-25-501 - Definitions.
- 47-25-502 - Registrability.
- 47-25-503 - Application for registration.
- 47-25-504 - Filing of applications.
- 47-25-505 - Certificate of registration.
- 47-25-506 - Duration and renewal.
- 47-25-507 - Assignments, changes of name and other instruments.
- 47-25-508 - Records.
- 47-25-509 - Cancellation.
- 47-25-510 - Classification.
- 47-25-511 - Fraudulent registration.
- 47-25-512 - Infringement.
- 47-25-513 - Determining if mark is distinctive and famous Remedies.
- 47-25-514 - Remedies Penalties for violations.
- 47-25-515 - Forum for actions regarding registration Service on out-of-state registrants.
- 47-25-516 - Common law rights.
- 47-25-517 - Fees.
- 47-25-518 - Intent of act.
- Part 6 - Petroleum Trade Practices
- 47-25-601 - Short title.
- 47-25-602 - Definitions.
- 47-25-603 - Purpose.
- 47-25-604 - Termination of franchise agreement Notice Permissible causes.
- 47-25-605 - Improper franchise termination Presumption Damages.
- 47-25-606 - Injunction Damages.
- 47-25-607 - Action by dealer.
- 47-25-608 - 47-25-610. [Reserved.]
- 47-25-611 - Sales below cost to retailer.
- 47-25-612 - 47-25-620. [Reserved.]
- Part 7 - Motion Picture Fair Competition
- Part 8 - Coupon Sales Promotions
- 47-25-801 - Short title.
- 47-25-802 - Definitions.
- 47-25-803 - Agreement between promoter and sponsor Terms and conditions.
- 47-25-804 - Information required on coupon.
- 47-25-805 - Coupons Restrictions on number, distribution, and terms.
- 47-25-806 - Promoter to provide sponsor with distribution information and proceeds.
- 47-25-807 - Agreements authorizing promotional use of name or mark Liability of persons authorizing use.
- 47-25-808 - Promoters Prohibited acts.
- 47-25-809 - Violations Misdemeanors.
- 47-25-810 - Civil remedies.
- Part 9 - Household GoodsUnlawful Trade Practices
- 47-25-901 - Short title.
- 47-25-902 - Definitions.
- 47-25-903 - Misrepresentation of sale at wholesale unlawful.
- 47-25-904 - Misleading name unlawful Misrepresenting retail sale unlawful.
- 47-25-905 - Rescission of sale for unlawful trade practice.
- 47-25-906 - Injunctions Damages.
- 47-25-907 - Penalty for violations.
- Part 10 - Consignment of Art
- Part 11 - Protection of Personal Rights
- 47-25-1101 - Short title.
- 47-25-1102 - Definitions.
- 47-25-1103 - Property right in use of name, photograph, likeness.
- 47-25-1104 - Exclusivity and duration of right.
- 47-25-1105 - Unauthorized use prohibited.
- 47-25-1106 - Remedies.
- 47-25-1107 - Exemptions.
- 47-25-1108 - Application to individuals protected by
- Part 12 - Invention Development
- 47-25-1201 - Definitions.
- 47-25-1202 - Advertising compliance with law prohibited.
- 47-25-1203 - Disclosure of fees in advertising.
- 47-25-1204 - Initial disclosures to customer by developer.
- 47-25-1205 - Written contracts required.
- 47-25-1206 - Cancellation option.
- 47-25-1207 - Required contents of contract.
- 47-25-1208 - Disclosures to be printed on cover of contract.
- 47-25-1209 - Acquiring interest in invention by developer.
- 47-25-1210 - Right of action against developer.
- 47-25-1211 - Contracts in violation of part void.
- 47-25-1212 - Contracts obtained by fraud void.
- 47-25-1213 - Waiver of customer rights void.
- 47-25-1214 - Failure to disclose Contract voidable.
- 47-25-1215 - Progress reports.
- 47-25-1216 - Customer's rights unimpaired by developer's assignments.
- 47-25-1217 - Bond of developer.
- 47-25-1218 - Deposit in lieu of bond.
- 47-25-1219 - Record retention.
- 47-25-1220 - Compliance with other laws required.
- 47-25-1221 - Civil action against developer for violations.
- 47-25-1222 - Violations Penalties Injunctions.
- Part 13 - Repurchase of Terminated Franchise Inventory
- 47-25-1301 - Definitions.
- 47-25-1302 - Retail agreement modifications for good cause.
- 47-25-1303 - Retailer's right to have inventory repurchased.
- 47-25-1304 - Prohibited supplier actions.
- 47-25-1305 - Date governing repurchase Price and associated costs.
- 47-25-1306 - Title to repurchased inventory Account adjustments.
- 47-25-1307 - Exceptions to repurchase requirement.
- 47-25-1308 - Civil liability for failure to repurchase.
- 47-25-1309 - Death of retailer or major stockholder Repurchase option of heirs.
- 47-25-1310 - Security interests not affected Exemption from bulk sales law Inspection.
- 47-25-1311 - Actions for civil damages Injunctions.
- 47-25-1312 - Applicability.
- 47-25-1313 - Waiver Severability.
- 47-25-1314 - Applicability of franchise provisions.
- Part 14 - Disposal of Dies, Molds, and Forms
- Part 15 - Franchise Terminations, Nonrenewals or Modifications
- 47-25-1501 - Legislative intent.
- 47-25-1502 - Definitions.
- 47-25-1503 - Termination of franchises.
- 47-25-1504 - Termination of franchises Notice of termination without opportunity to cure.
- 47-25-1505 - Nonrenewal or modification of franchise agreements.
- 47-25-1506 - Circumstances not constituting
- 47-25-1507 - Waiver of rights Settlements.
- 47-25-1508 - Transfer or assignment of franchisee's business.
- 47-25-1509 - Actions for damages or equitable relief.
- 47-25-1510 - Restriction on release from liability.
- 47-25-1511 - Part remedial and supplementary Other protections included Conflicting provisions.
- Part 16 - Flea Market Sales
- Part 17 - Uniform Trade Secrets Act
- Part 18 - Warranties for Retailers and Suppliers
- 47-25-1801 - Definitions.
- 47-25-1802 - Approval of warranty claims Notice of claim.
- 47-25-1803 - Honoring warranty after termination of contract.
- 47-25-1804 - Compensation.
- 47-25-1805 - Excluded expenses.
- 47-25-1806 - Reimbursement to retailer.
- 47-25-1807 - Right to audit.
- 47-25-1808 - Alternative reimbursement from supplier.
- Part 19 - Motorcycle and Off-Road Vehicle Dealer Fairness Act
- 47-25-1901 - Short title.
- 47-25-1902 - Part definitions.
- 47-25-1903 - Retail agreement modifications for good cause.
- 47-25-1904 - Retailer's right to have inventory repurchased.
- 47-25-1905 - Prohibited supplier actions.
- 47-25-1906 - Termination and repurchase Price and associated costs.
- 47-25-1907 - Title to repurchased inventory Account adjustments.
- 47-25-1908 - Exceptions to repurchase requirement.
- 47-25-1909 - Civil liability for failure to repurchase Remedies.
- 47-25-1910 - Death of retailer or major stockholder Repurchase option of heirs Succession.
- 47-25-1911 - Security interests not affected Exemption from bulk sales law Inspection.
- 47-25-1912 - Applicability.
- 47-25-1913 - Waiver Severability.
- 47-25-1914 - Applicability of franchise provisions.
- Part 20 - Tennessee Renewable Fuels Blending Act of 2009 [Effective January 1, 2010]
- 47-25-2001 - Short title. [Effective January 1, 2010.]
- 47-25-2002 - Part definitions. [Effective January 1, 2010.]
- 47-25-2003 - Availability to wholesalers of gasoline, gasoline blending stock or diesel that has not been blended, but is suitable for blending. [Effective January 1, 2010.]
- 47-25-2004 - Contract provisions forbidding, limiting or restricting blending void. [Effective January 1, 2010.]
- 47-25-2005 - Complaints Fines for noncompliance Enforcement. [Effective January 1, 2010.]
- 47-25-2006 - Standards Liability. [Effective January 1, 2010.]