Tennessee § 20-9-608 - Fines for practicing court reporting without a license.
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§ 20-9-608. Fines for practicing court reporting without a license.
After January 1, 2011, any person who undertakes or attempts to undertake the practice of court reporting for remuneration without first having procured a license, who knowingly presents or files false information with the board for the purpose of obtaining a license or who violates this part shall be subject to a civil fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500). Each day's violation is a separate offense. A person who is not licensed may not bring or maintain an action to recover fees for court reporting services that the person performed in violation of this part. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 1; 2010, ch. 1123, §§ 3, 7. Amendments. The 2010 amendment, in the first sentence, substituted “After January 1, 2011” for “After January 1, 2010” at the beginning and substituted “five hundred dollars ($500)” for “one thousand dollars ($1,000)” at the end. Effective Dates. Acts 2009, ch. 450, § 3. July 1, 2010; provided, that for the purpose of promulgating rules and regulations and appointment of board members, the act shall take effect June 23, 2009. Acts 2010, ch. 1123, § 13. June 29, 2010.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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