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Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-35-101 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Owner” means the owner of any property, any part owner, joint owner, tenant in common, joint tenant or tenant by the entirety of the whole or a part of any structure which is capable of receiving service by a…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-35-102 Prohibited acts
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(1) It is unlawful for a person to:(1) (A) Knowingly tap, cut, burn, break down, injure, destroy or otherwise interrupt or interfere with the current, lines, cables, poles, towers, fixtures or appliances utilized to furnish service to the general public by any telephone or telegr…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-35-103 Evidence of violation
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(a) Any property on which it is found to have telephone, electric, gas, sanitary sewer, or water utilities tampered with in violation of § 65-35-102, and capable of receiving telephone, electricity, gas, sanitary sewer, or water service as a result of the use of any method of div…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 65-35-104 Civil liability — Damages — Liens — Perfection of liens
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(a) Any person violating § 65-35-102 is liable civilly for damages resulting from such violation, including actual, compensatory, incidental and punitive damages. (b) The damages shall be three (3) times the utility's estimated loss of revenue, plus reasonable attorneys' fees and…