Tenn. Code § 47-18-5102

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069

Section 47-18-5102 - Part definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Abnormal economic disruption" means a disruption or anticipated disruption to usual business conditions caused by a natural or man-made disaster or emergency resulting from a terrorist attack, war, strike, civil disturbance, tornado, earthquake, fire, flood, or any other natural disaster or man-made disaster;

(2) "Building materials" means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property;

(3) "Consumer food item" means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal;

(4) "Costs" means any expense or expenditure directly or indirectly related to the sale of a good or provision of a service or the operation of the person's business;

(5) "Emergency supplies" includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soap, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers;

(6) "Gasoline" means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool;

(7) "Goods" has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;

(8) "Housing" means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term;

(9) "Medical supplies" includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products;

(10) "Person" has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;

(11) "Repair or reconstruction services" means services performed by any person for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster or terrorist attack;

(12) "Services" has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103; and

(13) [Deleted by 2018 amendment.]

(14) "Transportation, freight, and storage services" means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or rents equipment for those purposes.

T.C.A. § 47-18-5102

Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 624,s 3, eff. 4/2/2018.

Acts 2002, ch. 807, § 2.