Tennessee HB1379 prohibits mailing fake checks for advertising purposes and establishes enforcement by the Department of Financial Institutions.

Tennessee HB1379 amends state law to prohibit mailing fake checks or images of fake checks for advertising. This prohibition applies regardless of disclaimers stating the check is not real, voided, or used for an expiring offer. The Department of Financial Institutions is tasked with enforcing this provision and will create rules for penalties and remedies under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. The act also amends existing law to include violations of this new section as unfair or deceptive practices.

Tennessee HB1379 prohibits mailing fake checks for advertising purposes and establishes enforcement by the Department of Financial Institutions.

Tennessee HB1379 amends state law to prohibit mailing fake checks or images of fake checks for advertising. This prohibition applies regardless of disclaimers stating the check is not real, voided, or used for an expiring offer. The Department of Financial Institutions is tasked with enforcing this provision and will create rules for penalties and remedies under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. The act also amends existing law to include violations of this new section as unfair or deceptive practices.