(a) It is unlawful for any person or entity to organize, operate, or in any way solicit members for an automobile club or association, or offer any motor club service, except in the manner provided in this chapter and under the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 55-18-107

  • Automobile club or association: as used in this chapter , means any individual or entity, who in consideration of fees, dues, periodic payments, or other specifically stated charges, promises its members to provide automobile club services. See Tennessee Code 55-18-101
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of commerce and insurance. See Tennessee Code 55-18-102
  • Person: means a natural person, firm, copartnership, association, corporation, or an engaged ADS. See Tennessee Code 55-8-101
(b) Any person or entity violating this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.