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Home » US Law » 2021 Tennessee Code » Title 47 - Commercial Instruments and Transactions » Chapter 18 - Consumer Protection » Part 28 - Price-Gouging of Vaccines and Inoculations During Medical Emergencies

§ 47-18-2801. Public Policy

Price gouging of vaccines and inoculations during a medical emergency is contrary to the public policy of the state of Tennessee.

§ 47-18-2802. Prohibited Acts During Medical Emergency — Defenses

Upon the proclamation of a medical emergency by the commissioner of health and continuing until such emergency is terminated, it is unlawful, for any person, including, but not limited to, a distributor, supplier, hospital, clinic, pharmacy or other health care provider, to charge any other person a price for a vaccine or inoculation that is […]

§ 47-18-2803. Violations

A violation of this part, or any rules and regulations promulgated under this part, constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice under § 47-18-104(a). A civil action for violation of this part may be brought under part 1 of this chapter.

§ 47-18-2805. Rules and Regulations

The commissioner of health is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.