(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (a)(2):(A) A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1, is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce, and is subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, in addition to any penalties and remedies established under this chapter;(B) The attorney general and reporter has all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general and reporter has under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 relating to alleged violations of this chapter. If the attorney general and reporter reasonably believes that a person has violated this chapter, then the attorney general and reporter may institute a proceeding under this section; and(C) Costs of any kind or nature must not be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this chapter.(2) Subdivision (a)(1) does not apply to § 55-31-104 or part 3 of this chapter.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (a)(2):(A) A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1, is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce, and is subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, in addition to any penalties and remedies established under this chapter;(B) The attorney general and reporter has all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general and reporter has under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 relating to alleged violations of this chapter. If the attorney general and reporter reasonably believes that a person has violated this chapter, then the attorney general and reporter may institute a proceeding under this section; and(C) Costs of any kind or nature must not be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this chapter.
(A) A violation of this chapter constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1, is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce, and is subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, in addition to any penalties and remedies established under this chapter;
(B) The attorney general and reporter has all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general and reporter has under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 relating to alleged violations of this chapter. If the attorney general and reporter reasonably believes that a person has violated this chapter, then the attorney general and reporter may institute a proceeding under this section; and
(C) Costs of any kind or nature must not be taxed against the attorney general and reporter or the state in actions commenced under this chapter.
(2) Subdivision (a)(1) does not apply to § 55-31-104 or part 3 of this chapter.
(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b)(2), in addition to the remedy provided in subsection (a), a person injured as a result of a violation of this chapter is entitled to maintain a private right of action for injunctive relief and to recover actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees against an alleged violator.(2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to § 55-31-104 or part 3 of this chapter.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b)(2), in addition to the remedy provided in subsection (a), a person injured as a result of a violation of this chapter is entitled to maintain a private right of action for injunctive relief and to recover actual damages, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees against an alleged violator.
(2) Subdivision (b)(1) does not apply to § 55-31-104 or part 3 of this chapter.
(c) (1) A violation of § 55-31-201, § 55-31-204, § 55-31-205, or § 55-31-206 is a Class B misdemeanor.(2) A violation of § 55-31-201, § 55-31-204, § 55-31-205, or § 55-31-206 for a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor.
(1) A violation of § 55-31-201, § 55-31-204, § 55-31-205, or § 55-31-206 is a Class B misdemeanor.
(2) A violation of § 55-31-201, § 55-31-204, § 55-31-205, or § 55-31-206 for a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor.