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Tennessee Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (§47-18-101 et seq.) Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (§47-18-104) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Attorney general; individual; Div. of consumer affairs in the Dept. of Commerce and Insurance (§47-18-106, 107, 108, 109, 114) |
| Remedies Available | Injunctive relief, damages for injured customers; revocation of violator's license; willful violators fined up to $1,000 (§§47-18-106, 108); possibly treble damages for willful violator (§47-18-109); Class B misdemeanor (§§47-18-104, 39-14-127) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (§47-18-104, (16)) Class A misdemeanor (§39-14-132) |
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