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(a) The attorney general and reporter may, upon finding that any person is engaged in or about to engage in any act or practice that constitutes a pyramid promotional scheme in violation of this part, bring an action in the appropriate court of jurisdiction to enjoin such act or practice and to obtain other appropriate relief. Such court may grant a temporary restraining order, or a preliminary or permanent injunction, or other appropriate relief.
(b) Upon a determination by a court that a violation of § 47-18-1102 has occurred, a court may impose by order and collect a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation per person.
(c) The attorney general and reporter may bring actions in circuit court to recover penalties pursuant to this section. In determining the amount of the civil penalty, a court shall consider the magnitude of the offense, prior offenses and compliance history, the good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve compliance, and other matters as justice may require.
(d) All penalties collected pursuant to this part shall be deposited in the general fund.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 47. Commercial Instruments and Transactions § 47-18-1104 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-47-commercial-instruments-and-transactions/tn-code-sect-47-18-1104/
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