Tennessee § 62-20-101 - Short title.
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§ 62-20-101. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Collection Service Act.” Acts 1981, ch. 170, § 1. Cross-References. Liability of professional societies, title 62, ch. 50, part 1. State examining boards, general provisions, title 4, ch. 19. Attorney General Opinions. Constables as collections agents, OAG 97-043, 1997 Tenn. AG LEXIS 42 (4/7/97). Application of licensure requirements, OAG 97-131, 1997 Tenn. AG LEXIS 164 (9/23/97). Application of collection service licensure requirements to purchasers of judgments, OAG 99-224, 1999 Tenn. AG LEXIS 232 (12/1/99).
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