Tennessee § 47-18-1510 - Penalty — Civil.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-18-1510 — Penalty — Civil., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-18-1510. Penalty — Civil.
If an individual or corporation is found to be in violation of this part in a civil action, a court shall assess a civil penalty against the offending party in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each call made in violation of this part. Any civil penalty collected pursuant to this section shall be paid into the general fund of the state. The prevailing party in the cause shall be entitled to necessary expenses and reasonable attorney's fees. Acts 1990, ch. 874, § 10. Collateral References. Validity, construction, and application of state statute or law pertaining to telephone solicitation. 44 A.L.R.5th 619.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 47-18-1510 ("Penalty — Civil.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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