# Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-50-117: Reimbursement of costs associated with clothing anti-theft security tags

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 47-50-117
- **Heading:** Reimbursement of costs associated with clothing anti-theft security tags
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 47 / Chapter 50 / Section 47-50-117

## Text

(a) When clothing is purchased that contains an anti-theft security tag and the tag is not removed at the time of purchase, and the customer resides more than a fifteen (15) minute commute from the retailer, the retailer shall reimburse the customer for mailing costs incurred by the customer in returning the item of clothing for removal of the tag. Upon showing proof of purchase of the item and proof of mailing costs, the retailer shall reimburse the customer for such costs. (b) It is deemed to be an unfair business practice under the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 18 of this title, if a retailer fails to reimburse the customer in accordance with subsection (a). Acts 1998, ch. 1001, § 1.
(a) When clothing is purchased that contains an anti-theft security tag and the tag is not removed at the time of purchase, and the customer resides more than a fifteen (15) minute commute from the retailer, the retailer shall reimburse the customer for mailing costs incurred by the customer in returning the item of clothing for removal of the tag. Upon showing proof of purchase of the item and proof of mailing costs, the retailer shall reimburse the customer for such costs.
(b) It is deemed to be an unfair business practice under the Consumer Protection Act, chapter 18 of this title, if a retailer fails to reimburse the customer in accordance with subsection (a).
Acts 1998, ch. 1001, § 1.

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