Title 62, Professions, Businesses and Trades

This part is known and may be cited as the “Limited Licensed Plumbers' Act of 2004.”

(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Board” means the state board for licensing contractors pursuant to § 62-6-104;(2) “Fixtures” includes, but is not limited to, toilets, sinks, tubs, whirlpool tubs, hot tubs and any faucets or water supply lines …

Nothing in this part shall be construed to provide that a limited licensed plumber is a contractor. It is the intent of this part to provide that a limited licensed plumber is subject to the jurisdiction of the board solely for the purposes of licensure and disciplinary proceedin…

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b):(1) Any person engaged in plumbing work in this state shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to engage in plumbing and shall be licensed as provided in this part;(2) It is unlawful for any person to engage in or offer to eng…

(a) The board may promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that it deems necessary to effectuate this part. (b) The board may also prescribe forms required for the administration of this part.

(a) (1) If a person was not engaged in plumbing work prior to January 1, 2006, after that date, once a person obtains a minimum of one (1) year of plumbing experience satisfactory to the board as required in this part, the person desiring to engage in plumbing work as a limited l…

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, part 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising under this part.

(a) The board shall prescribe fees for the application, examination, issuance, and renewal of licenses of limited licensed plumbers. (b) In no event shall the fee for an initial license exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or fifty dollars ($50.00) for subsequent renewal of the l…

(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license and revoke or suspend the license of a limited licensed plumber for faulty plumbing workmanship as determined by the board or for gross negligence, incompetency, fraud, dishonest dealing or misconduct in performing plumbing wor…

A duplicate license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules and regulations of the board.

(a) A license expires on the last day of the twenty-fourth month following its issuance or renewal and becomes invalid on that date unless renewed. (b) The board shall notify every person licensed under this part of the date of expiration of the license and the amount of fee requ…

Any person who engages or offers to engage in plumbing work without a license as required by this part or who violates this part or any rule or regulation duly promulgated under this part commits a Class A misdemeanor.

The board shall inquire into the identity of any person operating under this part and shall prosecute any person violating this part.

(a) In order to secure the effective enforcement of this part, jurisdiction is conferred on the chancery courts of this state to grant injunctive relief against any person or legal entity undertaking to perform plumbing work in violation of this part. (b) Any expenses incurred, s…

No person shall be required to post a bond or provide a financial statement in order to obtain a license as a limited licensed plumber.

This part does not apply to any county having a population, according to the 2000 federal census or any subsequent federal census, of: not less than nor more than 7,600 7,700 7,900 7,970 11,30011,368 11,70011,800 12,36912,450 16,50016,575 17,90018,000 22,20022,300 25,45025,550 29…

(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Actual loss” means amounts paid or payable for the cost of restoration, repair, replacement or completion of work performed in a poor or unworkmanlike manner or that is otherwise inadequate or incomplete;(2) “Bo…

(a) No person may engage in or transact any home improvement business, represent to the public as doing home improvement business or offer to transact any home improvement business in this state, except in compliance with the applicable provisions of this part. No person, whether…

(a) No county or municipality of this state may require that any person obtain an additional authorization or license to transact a home improvement business in that county or city. Nothing contained in this subsection (a) prohibits counties, municipalities or metropolitan govern…

(a) No license may be issued or become effective until the applicant pays all required fees as set by the board for licensing contractors. The biennial license fee shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250). (b) The fee for issuing a duplicate license for one lost, destroy…

(a) No home improvement contractor's license may be required of any person when acting in the particular capacity or particular type of transaction set forth in this section:(1) An individual who performs labor or services for a home improvement contractor or subcontractor for wa…

(a) An application for an original license required by this part shall be in writing on a form prescribed by the board. The board may seek from an applicant information pertinent to the applicant's character, experience, financial stability and other information deemed necessary …

(a) All licenses, except temporary licenses, shall expire the last day of the twenty-fourth month from the date of issuance. (b) No license shall be assignable or transferable except as provided in this subsection (b). A license to conduct a home improvement business issued to an…

(a) Every home improvement contract shall:(1) Be in legible writing and contain the complete agreement between the owner and the home improvement contractor;(2) State the full names and addresses of all parties, the license number of the home improvement contractor, the date when…

(a) The board may refuse to issue or renew, or suspend or revoke a license under this part, if it finds that the applicant or licensee:(1) Has made a material omission or misrepresentation of fact on an application for a license;(2) Has failed to furnish information to the board …

(1) The following acts are prohibited:(1) Abandonment or willful failure to perform, without justification, any home improvement contract or project engaged in or undertaken by a contractor or willful deviation from or disregard of plans or specifications in any material respect …

Any person who accepts or receives a completion certificate or other evidence that performance of a home improvement contract is complete or satisfactorily concluded, with knowledge that the document is false and that the performance is not completed, or who utters, offers or use…

Any person who owns, operates, conducts a home improvement business or procures a home improvement contract without a license pursuant to this part or who violates any of this part, or having had a home improvement contractor's license suspended or revoked continues to engage in …

(1) In addition to the powers and duties elsewhere prescribed in this part, the board may:(1) Examine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses under this part;(2) Keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked. These records shall be open to the public…

If the board concludes that any continuing conduct by any person alleged to be in violation of this part may result in substantial or irreparable harm to any citizen of this state, the board may seek a permanent or temporary injunction with respect to the conduct from the circuit…

The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, governs all matters and procedures respecting the hearing and judicial review of any contested case arising pursuant to this part.

(a) This part does not apply to the official transactions of an authorized representative of the United States or an instrumentality of the United States, any state or territory of the United States, any municipality or county of a state or territory or any instrumentality of a s…

(a) The executive director of the board, acting on behalf of the board, is authorized to issue citations against persons acting in the capacity of or engaging in the business of home improvement without a license in violation of this part. Each citation shall be in writing and sh…

(a) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the board is authorized to impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per violation for a violation of § 62-6-510(3), (4) or (14). The penalty shall be in addition to any other penalt…

The existing staff of the home improvement commission shall be transferred to the state board for licensing contractors.

(a) There is established a subcommittee whose focus shall be related to issues concerning home improvement contractors. The subcommittee shall act as an advisory committee concerning home improvement contractors and report all findings and recommendations concerning licensure and…

(a) In addition to the appointment of a subcommittee established pursuant to § 62-6-520, the board shall appoint two (2) additional subcommittees in accordance with the following:(1) A subcommittee of board members whose focus shall be related to issues concerning home builders; …

(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Agent” means any officer, director, owner, employee, contractor or any other person authorized to act on behalf of a residential roofing services provider;(2) “Contract” means a contract in this state between a …

(a) If a person enters into a contract and the person has received written notice from the person's insurer that all or any part of the claim or contract is not a covered loss under an insurance policy, then the person may cancel the contract as provided in subsection (b). (b) To…

(1) Prior to entering into a contract, a residential roofing services provider shall, in writing, furnish a person with:(1) The residential roofing services provider's:(A) Business mailing address for cancellation purposes;(B) Telephone number;(C) License or registration number o…

(a) No residential roofing services provider shall require any payments from a person pursuant to a contract until the person has received written notice from the insurer that the contract or claim is fully covered or the three-day cancellation period required pursuant to this pa…

No residential roofing services provider shall act or hold out as being a public adjuster, as defined in § 56-6-902, unless licensed as a public adjuster in accordance with title 56, chapter 6, part 9.

A violation of this part is an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of trade or commerce under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in title 47, chapter 18, part 1; and, as such, the private right of action remedy under the Tennessee Consum…

(a) The person in charge of and conducting any hotel shall post in a conspicuous place in each room of the hotel a card or sign plainly stating the price per day of each room and, in case the hotel is conducted on the American plan, the rate charged for meals. The cards or signs …

Any person who violates § 62-7-101 or who charges any guest a rate in excess of the posted rates commits a Class C misdemeanor.

When the proprietor of any hotel or inn provides a safe in the office in the hotel or inn or other convenient place for the safekeeping of any money, jewels or ornaments belonging to the guests of the hotel or inn or for any samples of merchandise of any kind carried by drummers …