Tennessee § 62-26-221 - Violations.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-26-221 — Violations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62-26-221. Violations.
No individual licensed as an investigations company or a private investigator in this state shall: In order to obtain employment, knowingly make a material misrepresentation as to the person's ability to perform the investigation required by a potential client; Make unsubstantiated monetary charges to a client for services not rendered or transportation not utilized; Knowingly make a false report to a client in relation to the investigation performed for the client; Continue an investigation for a client when it becomes obvious to the investigator that a successful completion of an investigation is unlikely without first so advising the client and obtaining the client's approval for continuation of the investigation; or Reveal information obtained for a client during an investigation to another individual, except as required by law. Acts 1990, ch. 780, § 22.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 62-26-221
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 62-26-221 cover?
Section 62-26-221 ("Violations.") 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.
How do I cite Tennessee § 62-26-221?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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How does Tennessee § 62-26-221 apply to my situation?
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