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2021 Tennessee Code
Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions
Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection
Part 51 - Tennessee Price-Gouging Act of 2002
§ 47-18-5102. Part Definitions
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TN Code § 47-18-5102 (2021)
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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
- “Abnormal economic disruption” means a disruption or anticipated disruption to usual business conditions caused by a natural or man-made disaster or emergency resulting from a terrorist attack, war, strike, civil disturbance, tornado, earthquake, fire, flood, or any other natural disaster or man-made disaster;
- “Building materials” means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property;
- “Consumer food item” means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal;
- “Costs” means any expense or expenditure directly or indirectly related to the sale of a good or provision of a service or the operation of the person's business;
- “Emergency supplies” includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soap, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers;
- “Gasoline” means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool;
- “Goods” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;
- “Housing” means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term;
- “Medical supplies” includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products;
- “Person” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;
- “Repair or reconstruction services” means services performed by any person for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster or terrorist attack;
- “Services” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103; and
- [Deleted by 2018 amendment.]
- “Transportation, freight, and storage services” means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or rents equipment for those purposes.
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