Tennessee § 47-18-317 - Violations — Penalties and remedies.
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§ 47-18-317. Violations — Penalties and remedies.
A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in part 1 of this chapter. For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, any violation of this part shall be construed to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of any trade or commerce and subject to the penalties and remedies as provided by that act. As part of any action brought pursuant to this section, the attorney general shall certify that the division of consumer affairs complied with § 47-18-5002(2) unless the attorney general determines that the purposes of this part will be substantially impaired by delaying legal proceedings. Acts 1984, ch. 630, § 4; T.C.A., § 47-18-304 ; Acts 1989, ch. 460, § 15; T.C.A., § 47-18-320 ; Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 17. Code Commission Notes. Former § 47-18-320 was transferred to § 47-18-317 by authority of the code commission in 2013. Compiler's Notes. For codification of Acts 1989, ch. 460, see the Session Law Disposition Tables in Volume 13. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 55 provided that the division of consumer affairs in the department of commerce and insurance shall coordinate with the attorney general and reporter to transfer all documents, information, systems, and other material deemed relevant to the operation of the division of consumer affairs of the office of the attorney general and reporter. Amendments. The 2019 amendment added (c). Effective Dates. Acts 2019, ch. 459, § 56. September 30, 2019. Collateral References. Constitutional right to jury trial in cause of action under state unfair or deceptive trade practices law. 54 A.L.R.5th 631. Construction and applicability of state statutes governing health club membership contracts or fees. 48 A.L.R.6th 223.
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