As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Abnormal economic disruption” means a disruption or anticipated disruption to usual business conditions caused by a natural or man-made disaster or emergency resulting from a terrorist attack, war, strike, civil disturbance, tornado, earthquake, fire, flood, or any other natural disaster or man-made disaster;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 47-18-5102

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Housing: means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term. See Tennessee Code 47-18-5102
  • Person: means a natural person, consumer, individual, governmental agency, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, incorporated or unincorporated association, and any other legal or commercial entity however organized. See Tennessee Code 47-18-2102
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) “Building materials” means lumber, construction tools, windows, and anything else used in the building or rebuilding of property;
(3) “Consumer food item” means any article that is used or intended for use for food, drink, confection, or condiment by a person or animal;
(4) “Costs” means any expense or expenditure directly or indirectly related to the sale of a good or provision of a service or the operation of the person’s business;
(5) “Emergency supplies” includes, but is not limited to, water, flashlights, radios, batteries, candles, blankets, soap, diapers, temporary shelters, tape, toiletries, plywood, nails, and hammers;
(6) “Gasoline” means any fuel used to power any motor vehicle or power tool;
(7) “Goods” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;
(8) “Housing” means any rental housing leased on a month-to-month term;
(9) “Medical supplies” includes, but is not limited to, prescription and nonprescription medications, bandages, gauze, isopropyl alcohol, and antibacterial products;
(10) “Person” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103;
(11) “Repair or reconstruction services” means services performed by any person for repairs to residential or commercial property of any type that is damaged as a result of a disaster or terrorist attack;
(12) “Services” has the same meaning as provided in § 47-18-103; and
(13) [Deleted by 2018 amendment.]
(14) “Transportation, freight, and storage services” means any service that is performed by any company that contracts to move, store, or transport personal or business property or rents equipment for those purposes.
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