§ 47-18-1801. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Foreign Foods Disclosure Act of 1997.”

§ 47-18-1802. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Attorney general” means the attorney general and reporter, or the attorney general and reporter’s designee; “Food” means any nourishing substance intended to be eaten by human beings; “Manufacturer” means any person who manufactures, assembles or packages articles containing food of foreign origin. “Manufacturer” does not […]

§ 47-18-1803. Administration

The attorney general shall administer this part.

§ 47-18-1804. Labeling Requirements

It is unlawful for any manufacturer to sell any article containing food of foreign origin to a retail or wholesale establishment in Tennessee or for distribution in Tennessee if such article is not marked in accordance with the requirements of 19 U.S.C. § 1304.

§ 47-18-1805. Injunctive Relief

In addition to any other remedies, the attorney general is authorized to apply to the chancery court of Davidson County, and such court shall have jurisdiction upon hearing and for cause shown, to grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this part, irrespective of whether or not there […]

§ 47-18-1806. Civil Penalties

The attorney general may seek and the court may impose a maximum civil penalty for a violation of this part of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). For purposes of this section, each unmarked or improperly marked article constitutes a separate violation of this part.

§ 47-18-1807. Civil Actions — Damages — Declaratory Judgments — Costs

Any person who manufactures, assembles or packages articles containing food who has suffered or will suffer an ascertainable loss as a result of a violation of this part may commence a civil action against any manufacturer who is alleged to have violated or to be in violation of this part. The action may be brought […]

§ 47-18-1808. Statute of Limitations

Any action commenced pursuant to this part shall be brought within one (1) year from discovery of the alleged sale of an improperly marked article.

§ 47-18-1809. Construction With Federal Law

This part shall be construed in accordance with 19 U.S.C § 1304 and the regulations promulgated and rulings and decisions made thereunder. Nothing in this part shall alter or amend the applicability to a wholesale or retail grocer of 19 U.S.C. § 1304 and any regulations promulgated thereunder.