Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-1-906

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) A party aggrieved by a violation of this part may commence a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction, and upon the finding of a violation is entitled to an award of injunctive and declaratory relief, and to recover damages sustained, along with the costs of the action and reasonable attorney fees.

(2) Damages described in subdivision (a)(1) are cumulative and are in no way limited by other remedies which may be available under another federal, state, or municipal law.

(b) Any additional burden or expense on another healthcare provider arising from the exercise of the right of conscience protected in this part is not a defense to a violation of this part.

(c) A civil action must not be brought against an individual who declines to use or purchase a healthcare procedure, treatment, or service from a specific healthcare provider for exercising the rights described in § 63-1-903(a).

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