§ 47-25-810. Civil Remedies
Any person who suffers an ascertainable loss of money or property as a result of a violation of this part may bring an action individually or in a representative capacity to recover actual damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees. The action may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county where the […]
§ 47-25-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Coupon Sales Promotion Act of 1980.”
§ 47-25-802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, except where the context otherwise requires: “Coupon” means any writing, form, ticket, certificate, token, or similar device designed or intended to be sold or offered for sale which is represented as entitling the purchaser or holder to purchase or procure goods or services at a reduced price or free of […]
§ 47-25-803. Agreement Between Promoter and Sponsor — Terms and Conditions
No promoter shall sell, offer for sale, or otherwise publish or distribute any coupon without a prior contract or agreement in writing with the coupon sponsor. A copy of such contract shall be furnished to the sponsor at the time of its execution, and shall set forth all terms and conditions under which coupons obligating […]
§ 47-25-804. Information Required on Coupon
Every coupon, whether sold or distributed individually or as part of a coupon book, shall clearly and conspicuously set forth, on its face, the name and business address of the coupon sponsor and a specific description, as provided in the agreement between the promoter and the sponsor of: The goods, services, or discount privileges which […]
§ 47-25-805. Coupons — Restrictions on Number, Distribution, and Terms
The total number of coupons sold, offered for sale, or otherwise distributed shall not exceed the total number specified in the contract between the promoter and sponsor. No coupon may be published, sold, distributed, or represented contrary to the terms of the agreement between the promoter and the sponsor, or obligate the sponsor to provide […]
§ 47-25-806. Promoter to Provide Sponsor With Distribution Information and Proceeds
Within ten (10) days after the promotion ending date or ten (10) days after all coupons have been sold or otherwise distributed, whichever occurs first, the promoter shall inform the sponsor in writing of the total number of coupons sold or distributed, and remit all funds owed to the sponsor from coupon sales under the […]
§ 47-25-807. Agreements Authorizing Promotional Use of Name or Mark — Liability of Persons Authorizing Use
All agreements between the promoter and persons authorizing the promoter to use their name, trade name, or trademark in aid of the sale or promotion of the sale of coupons shall be in writing, with a copy being furnished to each such person. Such agreements shall conspicuously disclose that persons agreeing to the use of […]
§ 47-25-808. Promoters — Prohibited Acts
No promoter shall misrepresent directly or by implication: That any person is sponsoring, endorsing, or participating in the sale of any coupon; That the promoter is an employee or agent of any person sponsoring, endorsing, or participating in the sale of any coupon or coupon book; That the coupon is not sold for profit or […]
§ 47-25-809. Violations — Misdemeanors
A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.