2023 Tennessee Code
Title 62 - PROFESSIONS, BUSINESSES AND TRADES (§§ 62-1-101 — 62-76-203)
Chapter 7 - HOTELS AND PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION (§§ 62-7-101 — 62-7-112)
Section 62-7-105 - Checkroom - Liability for loss

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 62-7-105 (2023)
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When the proprietor of any hotel or inn provides a checkroom or other convenient storage place in the hotel or inn building for the checking, storage and safekeeping of the personal baggage, other than money, jewels, ornaments and samples of merchandise carried by drummers or commercial travelers, or their guests, or those intending to become guests, and notifies the guests of the checkroom or other convenient storage place by posting a notice in its lobby or office in a conspicuous manner that the checkroom or other storage place has been provided, should any guest or person intending to become a guest neglect to deposit any such personal baggage other than money, jewels, ornaments or samples provided for in §§ 62-7-103 and 62-7-104 in the checkroom or storage place and leave the baggage in any other place than a room assigned to the guests, then the proprietor is not liable for the loss or theft of the baggage, unless the baggage was stolen by some employee of the hotel or inn; provided, that the hotel proprietor makes no extra charge for storing or checking property.

Acts 1921, ch. 49, § 2; Shan. Supp., § 3593a1; Code 1932, § 6681; C. Supp. 1950, § 6681; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 62-705.


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