(1) Any violation of this chapter shall constitute a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in chapter 18, part 1 of this title, and shall be enforced solely by the attorney general and reporter at the attorney general's discretion.
(2) For the purpose of application of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, any violation of this chapter shall be construed to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct, trade or commerce and subject to all sanctions, penalties and remedies provided in that act, including attorneys' fees and costs.
(3) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the exercise of powers or the performance of the duties of the attorney general and reporter, including those provided by the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, which the attorney general and reporter is otherwise authorized or required to exercise or perform by law.