Tennessee § 47-18-406 - Civil penalties.
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§ 47-18-406. Civil penalties.
If a person is found to be in violation of this part in a civil action, the court shall assess a civil penalty against the offending party in an amount up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). If a person found to be in violation of this part in a civil action fails to comply with any permanent injunction, judgment, or court order compelling compliance with this part, the court shall assess a civil penalty against the offending party in an amount of no less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) and no more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each day of noncompliance. 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 2014, ch. 595, § 1. Code Commission Notes. Acts 2014, ch. 595, § 1 purported to enact title 47, chapter 18, part 56. However, this part has been designated as title 47, chapter 18, part 4 by authority of the code commission. Effective Dates. Acts 2014, ch. 595, § 2. July 1, 2014.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 47-18-406 cover?
Section 47-18-406 ("Civil penalties.") 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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