§ 47-18-5101 Legislative intent
§ 47-18-5102 Part definitions
§ 47-18-5103 Prohibited acts during declaration of abnormal economic disruption
§ 47-18-5104 Violation – Unfair or deceptive act or practice – Penalties cumulative

Terms Used In Tennessee Code > Title 47 > Chapter 18 > Part 51 - Tennessee Price-Gouging Act of 2002

  • Abnormal economic disruption: means a disruption or anticipated disruption to usual business conditions caused by a natural or man-made disaster or emergency resulting from a terrorist attack, war, strike, civil disturbance, tornado, earthquake, fire, flood, or any other natural disaster or man-made disaster. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Building materials: means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Costs: means any expense or expenditure directly or indirectly related to the sale of a good or provision of a service or the operation of the person's business. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Emergency supplies: includes , but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soap, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Gasoline: means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Housing: means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Medical supplies: includes , but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • 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 47-18-2102
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • 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