Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0680 - Board for Licensing Contractors
Chapter 0680-07 - General Regulations for Home Improvement Contractors
Section 0680-07-.04 - ADVERTISING
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) A licensed home improvement contractor may not solicit home improvement business by way of advertisement in a newspaper, magazine, circular, or printed document, or by way of television or radio announcement, unless the name and license number of the contractor is stated in the advertisement.
(2) A licensee may not directly or indirectly publish any advertisement relating to home improvements, including finance or credit terms, that contains an assertion, representation, or statement of fact that is false, deceptive or misleading.
(3) General statements, such as "Factory to You," "Direct to You," "Buy from the Manufacturer," "Save the Middleman's Profit," or phrases of similar meaning may not be used unless the advertiser is actually the maker or producer of the merchandise advertised or offered for sale.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 62-6-510(9) and 62-6-513(3).