Tennessee § 47-18-1102 - Knowingly establishing, promoting, or operating pyramid promotional scheme — Offense.
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§ 47-18-1102. Knowingly establishing, promoting, or operating pyramid promotional scheme — Offense.
It is an offense for any person to knowingly establish, promote, or operate any pyramid promotional scheme in this state. A limitation as to the number of persons who may participate or the presence of additional conditions affecting eligibility for the opportunity to receive compensation under the plan does not change the identity of the plan as a pyramid promotional scheme nor is it a defense under this section. Acts 2014, ch. 802, § 1. Code Commission Notes. Acts 2014, ch. 802, § 1 purported to enact title 47, chapter 18, part 56. However, this part has been designated as title 47, chapter 18, part 11 by authority of the code commission. Effective Dates. Acts 2014, ch. 802, § 2. July 1, 2014.
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