(a) A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 47-18-5205

  • Attorney general: means the attorney general and reporter, or the attorney general and reporter's designee. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5202
  • Person: means a natural person, consumer, individual, governmental agency, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, incorporated or unincorporated association, and any other legal or commercial entity however organized. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5202
  • Tennessee Consumer Protection Act: means the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in part 1 of this chapter and related statutes. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5202
(b) For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, any violation of this part shall be construed to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in such act, in addition to the penalties and remedies set forth in this part.
(c) If the attorney general has reason to believe that a person has violated this part, then the attorney general may institute a proceeding under this chapter.
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