Amends TCA Title 47; Title 53 and Title 68.

This bill prohibits any individual, entity, or organization from broadcasting, displaying, or disseminating pharmaceutical advertisements in this state. As used in the bill, "pharmaceutical advertisement" means direct to consumer representations by newspaper, online, or on television, for the purpose of inducing, or that are likely to induce directly or indirectly, the purchase, sale, or use of prescription drugs.<br /> <br /> This bill provides that a violation of this bill constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. Any violation of this bill constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce and is subject to the penalties and remedies provided in that Act. <br /> <br /> This bill further provides that the attorney general has all of the investigative and enforcement authority that the attorney general has under that Act relating to alleged violations of this bill. The attorney general may institute any proceedings involving alleged violations of this bill in Davidson County circuit or chancery court or any other venue otherwise permitted by law. However, costs of any kind or nature must not be taxed against the attorney general or the state in actions commenced under this bill.<br />