Tennessee § 66-16-108 - Sale of articles — Notice to customer.
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§ 66-16-108. Sale of articles — Notice to customer.
If a garment or article left with a retail launderer or retail dry cleaner for laundering or dry cleaning is not redeemed by the customer within ninety (90) days, the launderer or dry cleaner may, without liability or responsibility for the article or garment, dispose of it at a public or private sale or in any other manner; provided, that the launderer or dry cleaner has notified the customer by registered letter mailed to the customer's last known address that the article or garment will be disposed of unless it is redeemed within thirty (30) days from the date of the letter. If a garment or article left with a retail launderer or retail dry cleaner for laundering or dry cleaning is not redeemed by the customer within one hundred eighty (180) days, the launderer or dry cleaner may, without any liability or responsibility for the article or garment, and without notification to the customer, dispose of the article or garment in any manner suitable to the launderer or dry cleaner. Acts 1990, ch. 778, § 1. Cross-References. Certified mail instead of registered mail, § 1-3-111 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 66-16-108
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 66-16-108 cover?
Section 66-16-108 ("Sale of articles — Notice to customer.") 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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