(a) The attorney general and reporter may bring any appropriate action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to this part against any cigarette manufacturer or cigarette retailer to seek redress, including injunctive relief, for violations of this part.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 47-18-2006

  • Attorney general: means the office of the Tennessee attorney general and reporter. See Tennessee Code 47-18-2102
  • Cigarette retailer: means each and every cigarette vending machine, place, store, booth, concession, truck, vehicle or person that in any way sells or makes available cigarettes or cigarette products directly or indirectly to the ultimate consumer. See Tennessee Code 47-18-2002
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) No costs shall be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this part.