# Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-104: Unauthorized solicitation or advertising

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-104
- **Heading:** Unauthorized solicitation or advertising
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 49 / Chapter 4 / Section 49-4-104

## Text

It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or corporation for profit to: (1) Solicit funds for the operation of any plan, except as provided in this part; or (2) Advertise any plan prior to the approval of the advertisement by the commissioner, to prevent material misrepresentation of law or fact with regard to the plan. Acts 1968, ch. 589, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A., §§ 49-4502, 49-4504.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or corporation for profit to:
(1) Solicit funds for the operation of any plan, except as provided in this part; or
(2) Advertise any plan prior to the approval of the advertisement by the commissioner, to prevent material misrepresentation of law or fact with regard to the plan.
Acts 1968, ch. 589, §§ 2, 4; T.C.A., §§ 49-4502, 49-4504.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-101 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C4_S49-4-101.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-4-103 Regulation of plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T49_C4_S49-4-103.md)
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