47-18-5205 - Violation of part constituting violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act Application and construction. - Tennessee Statutes

47-18-5205. Violation of part constituting violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act Application and construction.

(a)  A violation of this part constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, compiled in part 1 of this chapter.

(b)  For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, any violation of the provisions of this part shall be construed to constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in such act, in addition to the penalties and remedies set forth in this part.

(c)  If the division has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this part, the attorney general and reporter, at the request of the division, may institute a proceeding under this chapter.

[Acts 2006, ch. 566, § 6.]