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Tenn. Code § 62-6-120: Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-6-120

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Engaging in contracting without a license, accepting bids from unlicensed contractors, or issuing permits to unlicensed applicants constitute Class A misdemeanors. Civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation may also be imposed.

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