§ 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.
Price gouging of vaccines and inoculations during a medical emergency is contrary to the public policy of the state of Tennessee.
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 […]
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.
This part is intended to be in addition to and supplemental to part 51 of this chapter.
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.