Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-402 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-402
Retrieval of hunting dogs from federal property operated by wildlife resources agency
Status: in_force

If the owner or a person in control of a dog is hunting with either a firearm or a bow and arrow, and that person's dog strays onto property owned by the federal government and operated by the Tennessee wildlife resources agency, the owner or person may proceed onto the property without the person's firearm or bow and arrow. The person shall not be liable for any criminal sanction related to the pursuit of the dog. However, nothing in this section shall be construed to grant civil immunity to the owner or the person in control of the dog for any personal injury or property damage caused by the dog. Acts 1996, ch. 789, § 2.
If the owner or a person in control of a dog is hunting with either a firearm or a bow and arrow, and that person's dog strays onto property owned by the federal government and operated by the Tennessee wildlife resources agency, the owner or person may proceed onto the property without the person's firearm or bow and arrow. The person shall not be liable for any criminal sanction related to the pursuit of the dog. However, nothing in this section shall be construed to grant civil immunity to the owner or the person in control of the dog for any personal injury or property damage caused by the dog.
Acts 1996, ch. 789, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-118 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-118
Change or termination of assessment - Petition - Referendum
Status: in_force

Upon written petition duly signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the producers affected by the assessment, the commissioner shall, in accordance with the procedure established in §§ 44-19-109 - 44-19-112, conduct a referendum to determine whether the producers assent to a change of the assessment or to terminate the assessment. The producers shall be deemed to have assented to a change of the assessment or termination of assessment if a majority of those voting vote in favor of the change or termination. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 18.
Upon written petition duly signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the producers affected by the assessment, the commissioner shall, in accordance with the procedure established in §§ 44-19-109 - 44-19-112, conduct a referendum to determine whether the producers assent to a change of the assessment or to terminate the assessment. The producers shall be deemed to have assented to a change of the assessment or termination of assessment if a majority of those voting vote in favor of the change or termination.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-503 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-503
Deposit - Forfeiture of deposit - Use of forfeited deposits
Status: in_force

(a) If the dog or cat being adopted has not been spayed or neutered, the agency shall require a deposit of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) from the new owner prior to the adoption in order to ensure that the dog or cat is spayed or neutered. The new owner may request and shall receive a refund of the deposit from the agency upon providing confirmation of the spaying or neutering. (b) (1) If the new owner fails to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered within the time frame established by § 44-17-502 , or if the spaying or neutering is timely performed, but the new owner fails to request the return of the deposit within an additional ten (10) days after the date by which the spaying or neutering is required to be performed, the deposit shall be forfeited to the agency holding the deposit and shall be used by the agency to conduct programs to spay or neuter dogs and cats in the community where the agency is located. (2) The forfeited deposit may also be used to defray operational expenses of the programs, including, but not limited to, costs for purchasing food, medications, tests, upgrades for the animal housing areas, or any other supplies or products which would improve the quality of life for dogs or cats in such programs. (3) No forfeited deposit may be used to pay salaries of persons employed by any agency located within the county. (4) Before the forfeited deposits may be used by an agency for the purposes set out in this subsection (b), the agency shall maintain a minimum balance in the forfeited deposit fund of no less than the total amount of unclaimed deposits collected during the previous six-month period. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 635,s 1, eff. 7/1/2018. Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 4; 2010, ch. 615, § 1; 2012, ch. 513, § 1.
(a) If the dog or cat being adopted has not been spayed or neutered, the agency shall require a deposit of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) from the new owner prior to the adoption in order to ensure that the dog or cat is spayed or neutered. The new owner may request and shall receive a refund of the deposit from the agency upon providing confirmation of the spaying or neutering.
(b) (1) If the new owner fails to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered within the time frame established by § 44-17-502 , or if the spaying or neutering is timely performed, but the new owner fails to request the return of the deposit within an additional ten (10) days after the date by which the spaying or neutering is required to be performed, the deposit shall be forfeited to the agency holding the deposit and shall be used by the agency to conduct programs to spay or neuter dogs and cats in the community where the agency is located. (2) The forfeited deposit may also be used to defray operational expenses of the programs, including, but not limited to, costs for purchasing food, medications, tests, upgrades for the animal housing areas, or any other supplies or products which would improve the quality of life for dogs or cats in such programs. (3) No forfeited deposit may be used to pay salaries of persons employed by any agency located within the county. (4) Before the forfeited deposits may be used by an agency for the purposes set out in this subsection (b), the agency shall maintain a minimum balance in the forfeited deposit fund of no less than the total amount of unclaimed deposits collected during the previous six-month period.
(1) If the new owner fails to have the dog or cat spayed or neutered within the time frame established by § 44-17-502 , or if the spaying or neutering is timely performed, but the new owner fails to request the return of the deposit within an additional ten (10) days after the date by which the spaying or neutering is required to be performed, the deposit shall be forfeited to the agency holding the deposit and shall be used by the agency to conduct programs to spay or neuter dogs and cats in the community where the agency is located.
(2) The forfeited deposit may also be used to defray operational expenses of the programs, including, but not limited to, costs for purchasing food, medications, tests, upgrades for the animal housing areas, or any other supplies or products which would improve the quality of life for dogs or cats in such programs.
(3) No forfeited deposit may be used to pay salaries of persons employed by any agency located within the county.
(4) Before the forfeited deposits may be used by an agency for the purposes set out in this subsection (b), the agency shall maintain a minimum balance in the forfeited deposit fund of no less than the total amount of unclaimed deposits collected during the previous six-month period.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 635,s 1, eff. 7/1/2018.
Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 4; 2010, ch. 615, § 1; 2012, ch. 513, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-103 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-103
Who may organize
Status: in_force

Five (5) or more persons, a majority of whom are residents of this state, engaged in the production of sheep, may form a nonprofit cooperative protective association, without capital stock under this chapter. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.4 (Williams, §3830.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2103.
Five (5) or more persons, a majority of whom are residents of this state, engaged in the production of sheep, may form a nonprofit cooperative protective association, without capital stock under this chapter.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.4 (Williams, §3830.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-109 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-109
General and special meetings - Calling - Notice
Status: in_force

(a) In its bylaws, each association shall provide for one (1) or more regular meetings each year. (b) The board of directors shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time; and ten percent (10%) of the members may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the association and demand a special meeting at any time. (c) Such meetings must thereupon be called by the directors. Notice of all meetings, together with a statement of the purposes thereof, shall be mailed to each member at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting; provided, that the bylaws may require instead that such notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the principal place of business of the association. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.10 (Williams, § 3830.11); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2109.
(a) In its bylaws, each association shall provide for one (1) or more regular meetings each year.
(b) The board of directors shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time; and ten percent (10%) of the members may file a petition stating the specific business to be brought before the association and demand a special meeting at any time.
(c) Such meetings must thereupon be called by the directors. Notice of all meetings, together with a statement of the purposes thereof, shall be mailed to each member at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting; provided, that the bylaws may require instead that such notice may be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation, published at the principal place of business of the association.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.10 (Williams, § 3830.11); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-107
Consideration and certification of petition
Status: in_force

Upon the filing with the commissioner of a petition for referendum, the commissioner shall, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, convene the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, established by § 44-19-114 , to consider the petition; and if upon such consideration the committee finds the petition for referendum to meet the requirements of this chapter, then, and in such an event, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to certify the petition for referendum as provided in this chapter. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 7.
Upon the filing with the commissioner of a petition for referendum, the commissioner shall, within fifteen (15) days thereafter, convene the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, established by § 44-19-114 , to consider the petition; and if upon such consideration the committee finds the petition for referendum to meet the requirements of this chapter, then, and in such an event, it shall be the duty of the commissioner to certify the petition for referendum as provided in this chapter.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-103 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-103
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to: (1) Willfully hinder, obstruct, disregard or evade any quarantine or order the commissioner or state veterinarian may issue under this chapter; (2) Distribute, sell or use any veterinary vaccine, antiserum, or diagnostic antigen or other veterinary biologic products unless licensed by the USDA and permitted by the department; (3) Refuse to allow the commissioner or the state veterinarian or any person acting under the commissioner's or state veterinarian's authority to inspect or examine any animal reported or suspected to be infected with any communicable disease, or for the owner of such animals to fail to present them for testing or to fail to render reasonable assistance in testing of the animals; (4) Knowingly sell, trade or import into this state any animal or animals infected with a communicable disease; or (5) Violate any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1303.
It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Willfully hinder, obstruct, disregard or evade any quarantine or order the commissioner or state veterinarian may issue under this chapter;
(2) Distribute, sell or use any veterinary vaccine, antiserum, or diagnostic antigen or other veterinary biologic products unless licensed by the USDA and permitted by the department;
(3) Refuse to allow the commissioner or the state veterinarian or any person acting under the commissioner's or state veterinarian's authority to inspect or examine any animal reported or suspected to be infected with any communicable disease, or for the owner of such animals to fail to present them for testing or to fail to render reasonable assistance in testing of the animals;
(4) Knowingly sell, trade or import into this state any animal or animals infected with a communicable disease; or
(5) Violate any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-405 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-405
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as, in the commissioner's opinion, are necessary to implement this part. Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1005, 44-5-105.
The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as, in the commissioner's opinion, are necessary to implement this part.
Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1005, 44-5-105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-412 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-412
Violation of Section 44-8-410 a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

A violation of § 44-8-410 is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1901, ch. 22, § 3; Shan., § 2853a3; Code 1932, § 5085; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1412, 44-8-112; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
A violation of § 44-8-410 is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1901, ch. 22, § 3; Shan., § 2853a3; Code 1932, § 5085; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1412, 44-8-112; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-16-203 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 16 / Section 44-16-203
Duties of licensees
Status: in_force

Any person coming under this part shall: (1) Maintain sanitary measures such as will properly suppress and prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases of baby chicks; (2) Provide ample facilities for the proper care and handling of baby chicks on the premises; (3) Determine that all baby chicks are in a healthy condition before offering them for sale; and (4) Label all containers holding baby chicks, when offered for sale as a unit, with the following: number of baby chicks; breed and variety of baby chicks; date hatched; whether or not parent stock has been tested for pullorum disease; cockerels, pullets, or straight run; name and address of producer; and the name and address of the seller. Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.18 (Williams, § 525.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1807.
Any person coming under this part shall:
(1) Maintain sanitary measures such as will properly suppress and prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases of baby chicks;
(2) Provide ample facilities for the proper care and handling of baby chicks on the premises;
(3) Determine that all baby chicks are in a healthy condition before offering them for sale; and
(4) Label all containers holding baby chicks, when offered for sale as a unit, with the following: number of baby chicks; breed and variety of baby chicks; date hatched; whether or not parent stock has been tested for pullorum disease; cockerels, pullets, or straight run; name and address of producer; and the name and address of the seller.
Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.18 (Williams, § 525.4); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1807.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-107
Revocation or suspension of dealer's license - Grounds - Hearing - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) The license of any dealer may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner for any of the following reasons: (1) The incompetence or untrustworthiness of the licensee; (2) Willful falsification of any information contained in the application; (3) The conviction of the licensee or any responsible officer of the licensee of cruelty to animals or a violation of this part; or (4) The nonconformance by the licensee to this part or the rules and regulations of the commissioner. (b) If the commissioner has reason to believe that the license of any dealer should be suspended or revoked for any of the above reasons, the commissioner shall give the dealer ten (10) days' written notice of the commissioner's intention to suspend or revoke the license of the dealer and shall give the dealer an opportunity for a hearing on the issue. The dealer may produce evidence to show cause why the license should not be revoked or suspended. If the commissioner determines that conditions exist that warrant the suspension or revocation of the license, the commissioner may suspend the license for such period of time as the commissioner may specify or may revoke it, and where appropriate, may make an order that the dealer cease and desist from continuing any violation found to have been made of this part. If the license is suspended, the dealer may apply, after ninety (90) days, for reinstatement of the license. (c) Any dealer aggrieved by a final order of the commissioner issued under this section may, within sixty (60) days after entry of such an order, have the order reviewed upon petition of certiorari in the chancery or circuit court of the county in which the dealer's residence or place of business is located. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 7; T.C.A., § 44-110.
(a) The license of any dealer may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner for any of the following reasons: (1) The incompetence or untrustworthiness of the licensee; (2) Willful falsification of any information contained in the application; (3) The conviction of the licensee or any responsible officer of the licensee of cruelty to animals or a violation of this part; or (4) The nonconformance by the licensee to this part or the rules and regulations of the commissioner.
(1) The incompetence or untrustworthiness of the licensee;
(2) Willful falsification of any information contained in the application;
(3) The conviction of the licensee or any responsible officer of the licensee of cruelty to animals or a violation of this part; or
(4) The nonconformance by the licensee to this part or the rules and regulations of the commissioner.
(b) If the commissioner has reason to believe that the license of any dealer should be suspended or revoked for any of the above reasons, the commissioner shall give the dealer ten (10) days' written notice of the commissioner's intention to suspend or revoke the license of the dealer and shall give the dealer an opportunity for a hearing on the issue. The dealer may produce evidence to show cause why the license should not be revoked or suspended. If the commissioner determines that conditions exist that warrant the suspension or revocation of the license, the commissioner may suspend the license for such period of time as the commissioner may specify or may revoke it, and where appropriate, may make an order that the dealer cease and desist from continuing any violation found to have been made of this part. If the license is suspended, the dealer may apply, after ninety (90) days, for reinstatement of the license.
(c) Any dealer aggrieved by a final order of the commissioner issued under this section may, within sixty (60) days after entry of such an order, have the order reviewed upon petition of certiorari in the chancery or circuit court of the county in which the dealer's residence or place of business is located.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 7; T.C.A., § 44-110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-16-205 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 16 / Section 44-16-205
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Baby chicks" means all domestic fowl six (6) weeks of age or under; (2) "Department" means department of agriculture; and (3) "Person" includes every person, partnership, firm, company, association, society, public auction, community sale, sale pavilion, syndicate, and corporation. Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.15 (Williams, § 525.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1809.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Baby chicks" means all domestic fowl six (6) weeks of age or under;
(2) "Department" means department of agriculture; and
(3) "Person" includes every person, partnership, firm, company, association, society, public auction, community sale, sale pavilion, syndicate, and corporation.
Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.15 (Williams, § 525.1); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1809.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-205 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-205
Register of brands - Publication
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a complete register of all brands, showing the name and address of the owner, and shall, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, publish and distribute copies of the register in booklet form, and supplemental copies thereof, to every livestock market and county clerk in the state. Copies of the register of brands may be furnished to other persons requesting them at a price to be determined by the commissioner. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 44-1214; Acts 1990, ch. 1024, § 20.
The department shall maintain a complete register of all brands, showing the name and address of the owner, and shall, in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the state publications committee, publish and distribute copies of the register in booklet form, and supplemental copies thereof, to every livestock market and county clerk in the state. Copies of the register of brands may be furnished to other persons requesting them at a price to be determined by the commissioner.
Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 5; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 44-1214; Acts 1990, ch. 1024, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-403 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-403
Animal diagnostic laboratory - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) Animal diagnostic laboratory service fees, including, but not limited to, biopsy, necropsy, cytology, parasitology, virology, bacteriology, toxicology, and immunology, shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 . (b) The commissioner shall establish grading fees for livestock graded by employees or agents of the department of agriculture by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 . The livestock market where the animal was graded and sold shall be responsible for payment of the fees to the department. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 20, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1983, ch. 153, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-13-103; Acts 1996, ch. 792, § 1; 2002, ch. 640, § 17; 2010, ch. 717, § 19.
(a) Animal diagnostic laboratory service fees, including, but not limited to, biopsy, necropsy, cytology, parasitology, virology, bacteriology, toxicology, and immunology, shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 .
(b) The commissioner shall establish grading fees for livestock graded by employees or agents of the department of agriculture by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 . The livestock market where the animal was graded and sold shall be responsible for payment of the fees to the department.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 20, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1983, ch. 153, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-13-103; Acts 1996, ch. 792, § 1; 2002, ch. 640, § 17; 2010, ch. 717, § 19.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-302 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-302
Common enclosure of lands under written agreements - Specifications
Status: in_force

It is lawful to prescribe, in such an agreement, the means and method by which the common enclosure shall be constructed and maintained, regulations for the use and enjoyment by each owner of the lands embraced in the enclosure, the penalties to be imposed upon each for violations and how the penalties shall be imposed, the mode of assessment of damages occasioned by trespassing stock of the parties to the agreement, and the length of time it shall continue in force. The agreement may also provide for impounding, feeding, and caring for trespassing stock of the parties to the agreement found within the common enclosure, and for a lien upon trespassing stock to secure the penalties and damages assessed against the owner on that account, and for the enforcement of the lien by sale. All such provisions, not in violation of any law, shall be binding upon all parties to the agreement. Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 2; Shan., § 3001a2; Code 1932, § 5217; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1716, 44-9-302.
It is lawful to prescribe, in such an agreement, the means and method by which the common enclosure shall be constructed and maintained, regulations for the use and enjoyment by each owner of the lands embraced in the enclosure, the penalties to be imposed upon each for violations and how the penalties shall be imposed, the mode of assessment of damages occasioned by trespassing stock of the parties to the agreement, and the length of time it shall continue in force. The agreement may also provide for impounding, feeding, and caring for trespassing stock of the parties to the agreement found within the common enclosure, and for a lien upon trespassing stock to secure the penalties and damages assessed against the owner on that account, and for the enforcement of the lien by sale. All such provisions, not in violation of any law, shall be binding upon all parties to the agreement.
Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 2; Shan., § 3001a2; Code 1932, § 5217; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1716, 44-9-302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-202 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 10 / Section 44-10-202
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Alternative livestock" means non-traditional livestock that are hoofed and captive-farmed for purposes of agricultural or recreational use, as defined by § 70-4-403(3) ; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's appointed agent; (3) "Livestock" means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock; (4) "Livestock dealer" means any person who buys, receives or assembles livestock for resale for that person's own account or that of another person more than nine (9) times in any consecutive three-month period; (5) "Livestock producer" means any person who sells only livestock such person has raised or such person has owned and had in possession for a minimum of sixty (60) days; and (6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity. Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-1911; Acts 2004, ch. 526, § 1; 2010, ch. 717, § 2.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Alternative livestock" means non-traditional livestock that are hoofed and captive-farmed for purposes of agricultural or recreational use, as defined by § 70-4-403(3) ;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's appointed agent;
(3) "Livestock" means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock;
(4) "Livestock dealer" means any person who buys, receives or assembles livestock for resale for that person's own account or that of another person more than nine (9) times in any consecutive three-month period;
(5) "Livestock producer" means any person who sells only livestock such person has raised or such person has owned and had in possession for a minimum of sixty (60) days; and
(6) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-1911; Acts 2004, ch. 526, § 1; 2010, ch. 717, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-109 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-109
Conducting of referendum - Voting - Qualifications
Status: in_force

(a) Any referendum conducted under this chapter shall be held on a statewide basis. (b) Persons eligible to participate in the referendum shall include all producers engaged in the production of milk products on a commercial basis, who have been issued and possess a valid current producer's permit, or certification, issued by the department. (c) In the referendum, individuals so eligible for participation shall have one (1) vote per permit or certificate. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 9.
(a) Any referendum conducted under this chapter shall be held on a statewide basis.
(b) Persons eligible to participate in the referendum shall include all producers engaged in the production of milk products on a commercial basis, who have been issued and possess a valid current producer's permit, or certification, issued by the department.
(c) In the referendum, individuals so eligible for participation shall have one (1) vote per permit or certificate.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-111 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-111
License fees to be used in administration of chapter
Status: in_force

The license fees collected under this chapter shall be devoted exclusively to its administration and shall be kept in a separate account by the state treasurer, and no part of the fees collected under this chapter shall at any time become a part of the general fund of the state. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 10; T.C.A., § 44-2311.
The license fees collected under this chapter shall be devoted exclusively to its administration and shall be kept in a separate account by the state treasurer, and no part of the fees collected under this chapter shall at any time become a part of the general fund of the state.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 10; T.C.A., § 44-2311.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-111 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-111
Election of officers
Status: in_force

The directors shall elect from their number a president and one (1) or more vice presidents. They shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be directors or members of the association; and they may combine the two (2) latter offices and designate the combined office as secretary-treasurer, or unite both functions and titles in one person. The treasurer may be a bank or any depository, and as such, shall not be considered as an officer, but as an agency of the board. In such case, the secretary shall perform the usual accounting duties of the treasurer, except that the funds shall be deposited only as and where authorized by the board. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.12 (Williams, § 3830.13); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2111.
The directors shall elect from their number a president and one (1) or more vice presidents. They shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer, who need not be directors or members of the association; and they may combine the two (2) latter offices and designate the combined office as secretary-treasurer, or unite both functions and titles in one person. The treasurer may be a bank or any depository, and as such, shall not be considered as an officer, but as an agency of the board. In such case, the secretary shall perform the usual accounting duties of the treasurer, except that the funds shall be deposited only as and where authorized by the board.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 11; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.12 (Williams, § 3830.13); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2111.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-121 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-121
Orders and injunctions restraining violations - Unpaid assessments
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever in the judgment of the commissioner or the Tennessee dairy promotion committee on recommendation to the commissioner, a purchaser is engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of any of the sections of this chapter, the commissioner may make application to a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order enjoining the act or acts or practices and obtain a restraining order and preliminary injunction against the violation. (b) Any due and payable assessment shall constitute a personal debt of every person who is liable and the same sum shall be due and payable to the committee. In the event any person fails to pay the full amount of the person's assessment before the due date, the commissioner may add to the unpaid assessment an amount not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the amount due to defray the cost of enforcing collection. In the event any person fails to pay any due and payable assessment, the commissioner may bring a civil action against that person for collection, together with the above specified ten percent (10%). Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 21.
(a) Whenever in the judgment of the commissioner or the Tennessee dairy promotion committee on recommendation to the commissioner, a purchaser is engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of any of the sections of this chapter, the commissioner may make application to a court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order enjoining the act or acts or practices and obtain a restraining order and preliminary injunction against the violation.
(b) Any due and payable assessment shall constitute a personal debt of every person who is liable and the same sum shall be due and payable to the committee. In the event any person fails to pay the full amount of the person's assessment before the due date, the commissioner may add to the unpaid assessment an amount not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the amount due to defray the cost of enforcing collection. In the event any person fails to pay any due and payable assessment, the commissioner may bring a civil action against that person for collection, together with the above specified ten percent (10%).
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-301 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-301
Damages for failure to keep up fences, or for trespass
Status: in_force

It is lawful for two (2) or more owners of adjoining farms to enclose the same under one (1) common fence or enclosure, to be kept up to the standard of a lawful fence by each owner upon that owner's own land, or in such manner and proportion as the owners may agree upon in writing. In the absence of an agreement, the owner of any of the land embraced in the common fence shall be liable to the owners of the other lands and their tenants for all damages to their lands, pastures, fruit trees, crops, or vegetables, occasioned by the failure or neglect of the other owner to keep and maintain the common fence on that owner's land up to the standard of a lawful fence, or by the owner's own stock or that of the owner's tenants trespassing beyond the owner's own land within the common enclosure. Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 2; 1897, ch. 48, § 1; Shan., § 3001a1; Code 1932, § 5216; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1715, 44-9-301.
It is lawful for two (2) or more owners of adjoining farms to enclose the same under one (1) common fence or enclosure, to be kept up to the standard of a lawful fence by each owner upon that owner's own land, or in such manner and proportion as the owners may agree upon in writing. In the absence of an agreement, the owner of any of the land embraced in the common fence shall be liable to the owners of the other lands and their tenants for all damages to their lands, pastures, fruit trees, crops, or vegetables, occasioned by the failure or neglect of the other owner to keep and maintain the common fence on that owner's land up to the standard of a lawful fence, or by the owner's own stock or that of the owner's tenants trespassing beyond the owner's own land within the common enclosure.
Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 2; 1897, ch. 48, § 1; Shan., § 3001a1; Code 1932, § 5216; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1715, 44-9-301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-112 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-112
Bonding officers, employees, and agents
Status: in_force

Every officer, employee and agent handling funds or negotiable instruments or property of or for any association created under this chapter shall be required to execute and deliver a bond for the faithful performance of that person's duties and obligations. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.13 (Williams, § 3830.14); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2112.
Every officer, employee and agent handling funds or negotiable instruments or property of or for any association created under this chapter shall be required to execute and deliver a bond for the faithful performance of that person's duties and obligations.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 12; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.13 (Williams, § 3830.14); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-20-102 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 20 / Section 44-20-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (A) "Engages in an equine activity" means riding, training, assisting in medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted or any person assisting a participant or show management. (B) "Engages in an equine activity" does not include being a spectator at an equine activity, except in cases where the spectator places the spectator's person in an unauthorized area and in immediate proximity to the equine activity; (2) "Equine" means a horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny; (3) "Equine activity" means: (A) Equine shows, fairs, competitions, performances, or parades that involve any or all breeds of equines and any of the equine disciplines, including, but not limited to, dressage, hunter and jumper horse shows, grand prix jumping, three-day events, combined training, rodeos, driving, pulling, cutting, polo, steeplechasing, English and western performance riding, endurance trail riding and western games, and hunting; (B) Equine training or teaching activities, or both; (C) Boarding equines; (D) Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an equine belonging to another, whether or not the owner has received some monetary consideration or other thing of value for the use of the equine or is permitting a prospective purchaser of the equine to ride, inspect, or evaluate the equine; (E) Rides, trips, hunts, or other equine activities of any type, however informal or impromptu, that are sponsored by an equine activity sponsor; and (F) Placing or replacing horseshoes on an equine; (4) "Equine activity sponsor" means an individual, group, club, partnership, or corporation, whether or not the sponsor is operating for profit or nonprofit, that sponsors, organizes, or provides the facilities for an equine activity, including, but not limited to, pony clubs, 4-H clubs, hunt clubs, riding clubs, school and college-sponsored classes, programs and activities, therapeutic riding programs, and operators, instructors, and promoters of equine facilities, including, but not limited to, stables, clubhouses, ponyride strings, fairs, and arenas at which the activity is held; (5) "Equine professional" means a person engaged for compensation: (A) In instructing a participant or renting to a participant an equine for the purpose of riding, driving, or being a passenger upon the equine; or (B) In renting equipment or tack to a participant; (6) "Inherent risks of equine activities" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of equine activities, including, but not limited to: (A) The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them; (B) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movements, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; (C) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (D) Collisions with other equines or objects; and (E) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability; and (7) "Participant" means any person, whether amateur or professional, who engages in an equine activity, whether or not a fee is paid to participate in the equine activity. Acts 1992, ch. 974, § 3.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) (A) "Engages in an equine activity" means riding, training, assisting in medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted or any person assisting a participant or show management. (B) "Engages in an equine activity" does not include being a spectator at an equine activity, except in cases where the spectator places the spectator's person in an unauthorized area and in immediate proximity to the equine activity;
(A) "Engages in an equine activity" means riding, training, assisting in medical treatment of, driving, or being a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted or any person assisting a participant or show management.
(B) "Engages in an equine activity" does not include being a spectator at an equine activity, except in cases where the spectator places the spectator's person in an unauthorized area and in immediate proximity to the equine activity;
(2) "Equine" means a horse, pony, mule, donkey, or hinny;
(3) "Equine activity" means: (A) Equine shows, fairs, competitions, performances, or parades that involve any or all breeds of equines and any of the equine disciplines, including, but not limited to, dressage, hunter and jumper horse shows, grand prix jumping, three-day events, combined training, rodeos, driving, pulling, cutting, polo, steeplechasing, English and western performance riding, endurance trail riding and western games, and hunting; (B) Equine training or teaching activities, or both; (C) Boarding equines; (D) Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an equine belonging to another, whether or not the owner has received some monetary consideration or other thing of value for the use of the equine or is permitting a prospective purchaser of the equine to ride, inspect, or evaluate the equine; (E) Rides, trips, hunts, or other equine activities of any type, however informal or impromptu, that are sponsored by an equine activity sponsor; and (F) Placing or replacing horseshoes on an equine;
(A) Equine shows, fairs, competitions, performances, or parades that involve any or all breeds of equines and any of the equine disciplines, including, but not limited to, dressage, hunter and jumper horse shows, grand prix jumping, three-day events, combined training, rodeos, driving, pulling, cutting, polo, steeplechasing, English and western performance riding, endurance trail riding and western games, and hunting;
(B) Equine training or teaching activities, or both;
(C) Boarding equines;
(D) Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an equine belonging to another, whether or not the owner has received some monetary consideration or other thing of value for the use of the equine or is permitting a prospective purchaser of the equine to ride, inspect, or evaluate the equine;
(E) Rides, trips, hunts, or other equine activities of any type, however informal or impromptu, that are sponsored by an equine activity sponsor; and
(F) Placing or replacing horseshoes on an equine;
(4) "Equine activity sponsor" means an individual, group, club, partnership, or corporation, whether or not the sponsor is operating for profit or nonprofit, that sponsors, organizes, or provides the facilities for an equine activity, including, but not limited to, pony clubs, 4-H clubs, hunt clubs, riding clubs, school and college-sponsored classes, programs and activities, therapeutic riding programs, and operators, instructors, and promoters of equine facilities, including, but not limited to, stables, clubhouses, ponyride strings, fairs, and arenas at which the activity is held;
(5) "Equine professional" means a person engaged for compensation: (A) In instructing a participant or renting to a participant an equine for the purpose of riding, driving, or being a passenger upon the equine; or (B) In renting equipment or tack to a participant;
(A) In instructing a participant or renting to a participant an equine for the purpose of riding, driving, or being a passenger upon the equine; or
(B) In renting equipment or tack to a participant;
(6) "Inherent risks of equine activities" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of equine activities, including, but not limited to: (A) The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them; (B) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movements, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals; (C) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions; (D) Collisions with other equines or objects; and (E) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability; and
(A) The propensity of an equine to behave in ways that may result in injury, harm, or death to persons on or around them;
(B) The unpredictability of an equine's reaction to such things as sounds, sudden movements, and unfamiliar objects, persons, or other animals;
(C) Certain hazards such as surface and subsurface conditions;
(D) Collisions with other equines or objects; and
(E) The potential of a participant to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to injury to the participant or others, such as failing to maintain control over the animal or not acting within the participant's ability; and
(7) "Participant" means any person, whether amateur or professional, who engages in an equine activity, whether or not a fee is paid to participate in the equine activity.
Acts 1992, ch. 974, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-406 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-406
Inspection of premises
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative may enter upon any premises, public or private, for the purpose of determining if a violation of this part has occurred. Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1006, 44-5-106.
The commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative may enter upon any premises, public or private, for the purpose of determining if a violation of this part has occurred.
Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1006, 44-5-106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-121 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-121
Confiscation of animals
Status: in_force

Subject to this part, the commissioner has the authority to confiscate animals as may be necessary to provide for the humane treatment of such animals. Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 4.
Subject to this part, the commissioner has the authority to confiscate animals as may be necessary to provide for the humane treatment of such animals.
Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-119 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-119
Unlawful activities
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to knowingly give false or misleading information in any matter pertaining to the enforcement of this chapter, or to resist, impede, or hinder the state apiarist or any duly authorized apiary inspector in the discharge of duties as described in this chapter. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 20; T.C.A. § 44-15-219.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly give false or misleading information in any matter pertaining to the enforcement of this chapter, or to resist, impede, or hinder the state apiarist or any duly authorized apiary inspector in the discharge of duties as described in this chapter.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 20; T.C.A. § 44-15-219.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-103 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-103
Local regulation or prohibition of exhibition of livestock restricted
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Exhibition of livestock" means a show or sale of livestock at a fair or elsewhere that is sponsored by or under the control of a county or independent agricultural society, school, university, breed association, fair association, or similar organization; and (2) "Local governing body" means the legislative body of a city, municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state. (b) No local governing body shall adopt or continue in effect any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, or other enactment regulating or prohibiting the exhibition of livestock in this state. (c) Subsection (b) does not apply to any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, or other enactment regarding the exhibition of livestock in this state, when such enactment is otherwise authorized by state law or is related to reasonable restrictions regarding time, place, and manner consistent with other similar events or the protection of public health, safety, or welfare.
(a) As used in this section: (1) "Exhibition of livestock" means a show or sale of livestock at a fair or elsewhere that is sponsored by or under the control of a county or independent agricultural society, school, university, breed association, fair association, or similar organization; and (2) "Local governing body" means the legislative body of a city, municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state.
(1) "Exhibition of livestock" means a show or sale of livestock at a fair or elsewhere that is sponsored by or under the control of a county or independent agricultural society, school, university, breed association, fair association, or similar organization; and
(2) "Local governing body" means the legislative body of a city, municipality, county, or other political subdivision of this state.
(b) No local governing body shall adopt or continue in effect any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, or other enactment regulating or prohibiting the exhibition of livestock in this state.
(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to any ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation, or other enactment regarding the exhibition of livestock in this state, when such enactment is otherwise authorized by state law or is related to reasonable restrictions regarding time, place, and manner consistent with other similar events or the protection of public health, safety, or welfare.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-107
Defense of insufficiency of fence
Status: in_force

If it appears that the fence is insufficient, the owner of the animals shall not be liable to make satisfaction for the damages. Code 1858, § 1685 (deriv. Acts 1807, ch. 8, § 2); Shan., § 2986; Code 1932, § 5208; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1707, 44-9-107.
If it appears that the fence is insufficient, the owner of the animals shall not be liable to make satisfaction for the damages.
Code 1858, § 1685 (deriv. Acts 1807, ch. 8, § 2); Shan., § 2986; Code 1932, § 5208; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1707, 44-9-107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-115
Publications
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall publish at least annually, in such forms as the commissioner may deem proper, information concerning the sales of commercial feeds, together with such data on their production and use as the commissioner may consider advisable, and a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds sold within the state as compared with the analyses guaranteed in the registration and on the label; provided, that the information concerning production and use of commercial feed shall not disclose the operations of any single person or company. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 15; T.C.A., § 44-1132.
The commissioner shall publish at least annually, in such forms as the commissioner may deem proper, information concerning the sales of commercial feeds, together with such data on their production and use as the commissioner may consider advisable, and a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of commercial feeds sold within the state as compared with the analyses guaranteed in the registration and on the label; provided, that the information concerning production and use of commercial feed shall not disclose the operations of any single person or company.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 15; T.C.A., § 44-1132.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-115
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

All fees, fines, and proceeds resulting from the sale of seized properties collected under this chapter shall be paid into the general fund and the same are appropriated exclusively to the department to be used in carrying out this chapter. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 16; T.C.A. § 44-15-215.
All fees, fines, and proceeds resulting from the sale of seized properties collected under this chapter shall be paid into the general fund and the same are appropriated exclusively to the department to be used in carrying out this chapter.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 16; T.C.A. § 44-15-215.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-203 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-203
No damages recoverable for killing or injuring such dog
Status: in_force

In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 3; Shan., § 2873; Code 1932, § 5107; Acts 1949, ch. 262, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 5107; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-103.
In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 3; Shan., § 2873; Code 1932, § 5107; Acts 1949, ch. 262, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 5107; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-106
Neat cattle purchased to be branded anew upon purchase
Status: in_force

Any person who buys branded neat cattle from another, or acquires same by other lawful means, shall, within eight (8) months, brand the cattle with the person's own proper brand, in the presence of two (2) credible witnesses, a certificate of which shall be signed by the witnesses. Code 1858, § 1659 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 8, § 7); Shan., § 2845; mod. Code 1932, § 5072; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1206.
Any person who buys branded neat cattle from another, or acquires same by other lawful means, shall, within eight (8) months, brand the cattle with the person's own proper brand, in the presence of two (2) credible witnesses, a certificate of which shall be signed by the witnesses.
Code 1858, § 1659 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 8, § 7); Shan., § 2845; mod. Code 1932, § 5072; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-116 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-116
Deposits - Disbursements
Status: in_force

Any moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall not be state funds, and shall be deposited in a bank or other depository in this state, as from time to time determined by the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, allocated to the dairy industry promotion program under which they are collected, and disbursed by the committee only for necessary expenses incurred with respect to the program, including expenses and per diem of the committee, in accordance with the rules and regulations established under the program by the commissioner. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 16.
Any moneys collected pursuant to this chapter shall not be state funds, and shall be deposited in a bank or other depository in this state, as from time to time determined by the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, allocated to the dairy industry promotion program under which they are collected, and disbursed by the committee only for necessary expenses incurred with respect to the program, including expenses and per diem of the committee, in accordance with the rules and regulations established under the program by the commissioner.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 16.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-203 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-203
Copy of certificate evidence of registration
Status: in_force

In all suits at law or in equity, or in any criminal proceedings involving the title or right of possession of branded cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals, a copy of the certificate of the brand registration, verified by the affidavit of the commissioner, shall be received in evidence by the court as evidence of the registration of the brand in accordance with the requirements of this part. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 3; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1212.
In all suits at law or in equity, or in any criminal proceedings involving the title or right of possession of branded cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals, a copy of the certificate of the brand registration, verified by the affidavit of the commissioner, shall be received in evidence by the court as evidence of the registration of the brand in accordance with the requirements of this part.
Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 3; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1212.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-104
Actions not illegal or in restraint of trade
Status: in_force

No association, meeting or activity undertaken pursuant to this chapter and intended to benefit all of the producers, handlers and processors of milk products shall be illegal or in restraint of trade. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 4.
No association, meeting or activity undertaken pursuant to this chapter and intended to benefit all of the producers, handlers and processors of milk products shall be illegal or in restraint of trade.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-115
Authority of commissioner to inspect premises of dealers or research facilities - Inspection of conveyances - Rules and regulations regarding inspection
Status: in_force

(a) The premises of any dealer or research facility shall be made available to the commissioner or the commissioner's representative for inspection at all reasonable times. The commissioner or the commissioner's representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or investigations of the premises as considered necessary. (b) The commissioner or the commissioner's representative, or any legally constituted law enforcement agency, may stop any motor vehicle or other conveyance transporting dogs or cats for inspections as to the humane treatment of animals and compliance with licensing requirements of this part or for investigations in search of lost or stolen animals. (c) The commissioner shall issue rules and regulations requiring licensed dealers and research facilities to permit inspection of their animals and records at reasonable hours upon request by legally constituted law enforcement agencies in search of lost animals. (d) Nothing in this part shall be construed as authorizing the commissioner to promulgate rules, regulations, or orders governing the handling, care, treatment or inspection of animals during actual research or experimentation by a research facility. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 15; T.C.A., § 44-118; Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 3.
(a) The premises of any dealer or research facility shall be made available to the commissioner or the commissioner's representative for inspection at all reasonable times. The commissioner or the commissioner's representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or investigations of the premises as considered necessary.
(b) The commissioner or the commissioner's representative, or any legally constituted law enforcement agency, may stop any motor vehicle or other conveyance transporting dogs or cats for inspections as to the humane treatment of animals and compliance with licensing requirements of this part or for investigations in search of lost or stolen animals.
(c) The commissioner shall issue rules and regulations requiring licensed dealers and research facilities to permit inspection of their animals and records at reasonable hours upon request by legally constituted law enforcement agencies in search of lost animals.
(d) Nothing in this part shall be construed as authorizing the commissioner to promulgate rules, regulations, or orders governing the handling, care, treatment or inspection of animals during actual research or experimentation by a research facility.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 15; T.C.A., § 44-118; Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-112 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-112
Withdrawal, condemnation and confiscation orders
Status: in_force

(a) When the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any of the prescribed regulations under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The commissioner shall release the lot of commercial feed so withdrawn when the provisions and regulations have been complied with. If compliance is not obtained within thirty (30) days, the commissioner may begin, or upon request of the distributor or registrant shall begin, proceedings for condemnation. (b) Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with any of the provisions of this chapter or of any of the prescribed regulations under this chapter shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial feed is located. In the event the court finds the commercial feed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial feed, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the state; provided, that in no instance shall the disposition of the commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel the commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this chapter. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 12; T.C.A., § 44-1129.
(a) When the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any of the prescribed regulations under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's agent may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The commissioner shall release the lot of commercial feed so withdrawn when the provisions and regulations have been complied with. If compliance is not obtained within thirty (30) days, the commissioner may begin, or upon request of the distributor or registrant shall begin, proceedings for condemnation.
(b) Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with any of the provisions of this chapter or of any of the prescribed regulations under this chapter shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which the commercial feed is located. In the event the court finds the commercial feed to be in violation of this chapter and orders the condemnation of the commercial feed, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the state; provided, that in no instance shall the disposition of the commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of the commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel the commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this chapter.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 12; T.C.A., § 44-1129.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-302 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-302
Pedigrees to be posted
Status: in_force

The owner of such pedigreed stock shall, during breeding seasons, have posted conspicuously in three (3) different places in the county in which the owner lives, or in which the animal is being used for breeding purposes, a certified copy of the pedigree recorded as provided in § 44-7-301 . Acts 1891, ch. 148, § 2; Shan., § 2855; Code 1932, § 5089; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1302.
The owner of such pedigreed stock shall, during breeding seasons, have posted conspicuously in three (3) different places in the county in which the owner lives, or in which the animal is being used for breeding purposes, a certified copy of the pedigree recorded as provided in § 44-7-301 .
Acts 1891, ch. 148, § 2; Shan., § 2855; Code 1932, § 5089; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-111 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-111
Certification program
Status: in_force

(a) The department may authorize establishment of a certification program whereby beekeepers who successfully complete the requirements of the program will be certified to have demonstrated the knowledge and skills needed to effectively detect, identify, and control regulated bee diseases and pests. The state apiarist will develop and administer any regulatory certification program that is established. (b) The beekeeper certification program shall be a voluntary program, and any applicant must successfully complete the program requirements to become a certified beekeeper. Each person who becomes certified will be granted certain privileges with regard to regulatory requirements promulgated pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 12; T.C.A. § 44-15-211.
(a) The department may authorize establishment of a certification program whereby beekeepers who successfully complete the requirements of the program will be certified to have demonstrated the knowledge and skills needed to effectively detect, identify, and control regulated bee diseases and pests. The state apiarist will develop and administer any regulatory certification program that is established.
(b) The beekeeper certification program shall be a voluntary program, and any applicant must successfully complete the program requirements to become a certified beekeeper. Each person who becomes certified will be granted certain privileges with regard to regulatory requirements promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 12; T.C.A. § 44-15-211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-402 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-402
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture; (2) "Garbage" means animal or plant waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of foods, including animal and fowl carcasses or parts thereof, and all waste material and by-products of a kitchen, restaurant, hospital, hotel, motel, or slaughterhouse; except, however, bakery waste, whey, or other dairy waste from milk processing plants shall not be included in this definition; and (3) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity or any organization, political subdivision or governmental agency. Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1002, 44-5-102.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture;
(2) "Garbage" means animal or plant waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of foods, including animal and fowl carcasses or parts thereof, and all waste material and by-products of a kitchen, restaurant, hospital, hotel, motel, or slaughterhouse; except, however, bakery waste, whey, or other dairy waste from milk processing plants shall not be included in this definition; and
(3) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association or other legal entity or any organization, political subdivision or governmental agency.
Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1002, 44-5-102.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-113 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-113
Inspections authorized
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out this chapter and making inspections under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized representative has the right to enter the establishment or premises where any community sale is held and to inspect its records at all times. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 13; T.C.A., § 44-2313.
For the purpose of carrying out this chapter and making inspections under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized representative has the right to enter the establishment or premises where any community sale is held and to inspect its records at all times.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 13; T.C.A., § 44-2313.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-106
Moveable frames
Status: in_force

Each beekeeper is required to provide moveable frames in all hives used by that beekeeper to contain bees, so that any such frame can be removed from the hive and inspected for any regulated diseases and pests. Any beekeeper having a colony of bees living in any beehive or other container that does not have moveable frames may be ordered by the state apiarist to transfer the bees into a hive with moveable frames within a specified period of time. If the beekeeper does not make the transfer within the specified time period, the state apiarist shall have the authority to confiscate the bees and hive or hives. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 7; T.C.A. § 44-15-206.
Each beekeeper is required to provide moveable frames in all hives used by that beekeeper to contain bees, so that any such frame can be removed from the hive and inspected for any regulated diseases and pests. Any beekeeper having a colony of bees living in any beehive or other container that does not have moveable frames may be ordered by the state apiarist to transfer the bees into a hive with moveable frames within a specified period of time. If the beekeeper does not make the transfer within the specified time period, the state apiarist shall have the authority to confiscate the bees and hive or hives.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 7; T.C.A. § 44-15-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-104
Cooperative agreements
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements and/or grants with any person, municipality, county and other departments of this state, and boards, officials and authorities of other states and the United States for inspection with reference to infectious and contagious diseases and regulated pests of honeybees, and for their control and eradication. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 5; T.C.A. § 44-15-204.
The commissioner is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements and/or grants with any person, municipality, county and other departments of this state, and boards, officials and authorities of other states and the United States for inspection with reference to infectious and contagious diseases and regulated pests of honeybees, and for their control and eradication.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 5; T.C.A. § 44-15-204.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-107
Sale of livestock - Regulations governing - Inspection - Diseased animals
Status: in_force

Each livestock market may be under the direct supervision of a representative of the department. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no livestock known to be infected with or known to have been exposed to any contagious, infectious or communicable animal disease or infestation shall be consigned to or sold through any livestock market. The representative may inspect all livestock that is offered for sale and may prohibit the movement of any animals that in the representative's opinion are diseased or that are likely to be carriers of disease, until final inspection is made by a qualified, accredited veterinarian, as to their condition. If, upon examination, an infectious, contagious or communicable disease or infestation is found, such animals may be sold only for immediate slaughter to a recognized slaughterer where veterinary inspection is maintained; or, the owner may, upon submission of an affidavit of ownership for at least sixty (60) days prior to sale date, return them to the original premises, where a strict quarantine must be maintained. The representative shall also issue or cause to be issued all necessary quarantines for such animals as are sold for immediate slaughter or are returned to the original premises. A copy of the quarantine shall be sent to the state veterinarian immediately following issuance, and instructions given the owner that the truck moving the quarantined animals to slaughter or returning them to the original premises must be cleaned and disinfected before being used again to transport livestock. The representative shall supervise the cleaning and disinfecting of the yards and pens at such time as may be necessary, using only those disinfectants approved by the animal disease eradication branch of the agricultural research service of the United States department of agriculture. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 9; T.C.A., §44-2307; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 13.
Each livestock market may be under the direct supervision of a representative of the department. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no livestock known to be infected with or known to have been exposed to any contagious, infectious or communicable animal disease or infestation shall be consigned to or sold through any livestock market. The representative may inspect all livestock that is offered for sale and may prohibit the movement of any animals that in the representative's opinion are diseased or that are likely to be carriers of disease, until final inspection is made by a qualified, accredited veterinarian, as to their condition. If, upon examination, an infectious, contagious or communicable disease or infestation is found, such animals may be sold only for immediate slaughter to a recognized slaughterer where veterinary inspection is maintained; or, the owner may, upon submission of an affidavit of ownership for at least sixty (60) days prior to sale date, return them to the original premises, where a strict quarantine must be maintained. The representative shall also issue or cause to be issued all necessary quarantines for such animals as are sold for immediate slaughter or are returned to the original premises. A copy of the quarantine shall be sent to the state veterinarian immediately following issuance, and instructions given the owner that the truck moving the quarantined animals to slaughter or returning them to the original premises must be cleaned and disinfected before being used again to transport livestock. The representative shall supervise the cleaning and disinfecting of the yards and pens at such time as may be necessary, using only those disinfectants approved by the animal disease eradication branch of the agricultural research service of the United States department of agriculture.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 9; T.C.A., §44-2307; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-104
Issuance of license - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) The annual license fee to operate a livestock market shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 . (b) Upon receipt of an application for a license under this section, accompanied by the required bond and license fee, the department shall examine the application and if it finds the application to be in proper form and that the applicant has otherwise complied with this chapter, the department shall grant the license as applied for, subject to this chapter. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 22, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 4; T.C.A., §44-2304; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 9.
(a) The annual license fee to operate a livestock market shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 .
(b) Upon receipt of an application for a license under this section, accompanied by the required bond and license fee, the department shall examine the application and if it finds the application to be in proper form and that the applicant has otherwise complied with this chapter, the department shall grant the license as applied for, subject to this chapter.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 22, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 4; T.C.A., §44-2304; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-104
Horses and cattle to be branded
Status: in_force

The owner shall brand all horses, from eighteen (18) months old and upwards, with the same brand, and earmark and brand all the owner's cattle from twelve (12) months old and upwards with the same mark or brand. Code 1858, § 1657 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 8, § 6); Shan., § 2843; Code 1932, § 5070; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1204.
The owner shall brand all horses, from eighteen (18) months old and upwards, with the same brand, and earmark and brand all the owner's cattle from twelve (12) months old and upwards with the same mark or brand.
Code 1858, § 1657 (deriv. Acts 1741, ch. 8, § 6); Shan., § 2843; Code 1932, § 5070; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1204.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-105
Members
Status: in_force

(a) Under the terms and conditions prescribed in the bylaws adopted by it, the association may admit as members only persons engaged in the production of sheep, including the lessees and tenants of land used for the production of sheep, and any lessors and landlords who receive as rent all or any part of the sheep, or returns therefrom, raised on the leased premises. (b) If a member of the association is other than a natural person, the member may be represented by any individual, associate officer or manager or member thereof, duly authorized in writing. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.6 (Williams, §3830.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2105.
(a) Under the terms and conditions prescribed in the bylaws adopted by it, the association may admit as members only persons engaged in the production of sheep, including the lessees and tenants of land used for the production of sheep, and any lessors and landlords who receive as rent all or any part of the sheep, or returns therefrom, raised on the leased premises.
(b) If a member of the association is other than a natural person, the member may be represented by any individual, associate officer or manager or member thereof, duly authorized in writing.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.6 (Williams, §3830.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2105.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-115
Violations of chapter - Penalty
Status: in_force

Any livestock operator, or any person who engages in business as a livestock market without a license, as herein required, or who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules and regulations lawfully issued hereunder, commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 14; T.C.A. § 44-2315; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §113; 2010 , ch. 717, § 17.
Any livestock operator, or any person who engages in business as a livestock market without a license, as herein required, or who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, or any rules and regulations lawfully issued hereunder, commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 14; T.C.A. § 44-2315; Acts 1989, ch. 591, §113; 2010 , ch. 717, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-16-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 16 / Section 44-16-101
Hatchery and baby chick inspection service - Rules and regulations - Trademarks - Inspection fees
Status: in_force

The department of agriculture shall organize, under the division of animal disease control, a poultry hatchery and baby chick inspection service, and the commissioner of agriculture shall prescribe such rules and regulations in conformity with recognized standards and establish such trademarks as may be necessary or proper to effect this service, and fix reasonable inspection fees to provide for the expense of the service. Acts 1925, ch. 138, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 373a77; Code 1932, § 300; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1801.
The department of agriculture shall organize, under the division of animal disease control, a poultry hatchery and baby chick inspection service, and the commissioner of agriculture shall prescribe such rules and regulations in conformity with recognized standards and establish such trademarks as may be necessary or proper to effect this service, and fix reasonable inspection fees to provide for the expense of the service.
Acts 1925, ch. 138, § 1; Shan. Supp., § 373a77; Code 1932, § 300; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1801.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-402 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-402
Disposition of collected fees
Status: in_force

All fees and moneys collected or received under § 44-7-401 shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the department, with the funds to be used solely and separately to defray the actual costs of the services rendered. Acts 1971, ch. 172, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 44-2502, 44-13-102.
All fees and moneys collected or received under § 44-7-401 shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the department, with the funds to be used solely and separately to defray the actual costs of the services rendered.
Acts 1971, ch. 172, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 44-2502, 44-13-102.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-201 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-201
Partition fence defined - Joining fences
Status: in_force

Partition fences, within the meaning of this part, are fences erected on the line between lands owned by different persons; but no owner of land is compelled to allow a neighbor to join a fence exclusively on that person's own land. Code 1858, § 1691; Shan., § 2998; Code 1932, § 5213; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1712, 44-9-201.
Partition fences, within the meaning of this part, are fences erected on the line between lands owned by different persons; but no owner of land is compelled to allow a neighbor to join a fence exclusively on that person's own land.
Code 1858, § 1691; Shan., § 2998; Code 1932, § 5213; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1712, 44-9-201.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-201 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 10 / Section 44-10-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Livestock Dealer Act." Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1910.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Livestock Dealer Act."
Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1910.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-114 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-114
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations made under this chapter, or of any order or notice given pursuant thereto, or who shall forge, counterfeit, destroy, or wrongfully or fraudulently use, any certificate, permit, notice or other like document provided or who impedes, hinders or otherwise prevents, or attempts to prevent, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent from performing the official's duty in connection with this chapter, may, in a lawful proceeding pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, be assessed a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 15; T.C.A. § 44-15-214.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations made under this chapter, or of any order or notice given pursuant thereto, or who shall forge, counterfeit, destroy, or wrongfully or fraudulently use, any certificate, permit, notice or other like document provided or who impedes, hinders or otherwise prevents, or attempts to prevent, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent from performing the official's duty in connection with this chapter, may, in a lawful proceeding pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, be assessed a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 15; T.C.A. § 44-15-214.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-303 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-303
Force and binding power of agreement
Status: in_force

Any such agreement shall continue in force and be binding upon all the parties to the agreement and their heirs and devisees, for the period prescribed in the agreement, unless rescinded by mutual consent. The agreement may be modified or amended in writing signed by all the parties, at any time. After the expiration of the period prescribed, the agreement shall be deemed continued by unanimous consent, unless between November 1 and January 1, some party to the agreement or the party's heir or devisee gives notice in writing to all the other parties to the agreement, resident in the county, of the party's intention to terminate the agreement, in which event the agreement shall terminate at the expiration of ninety (90) days from the service of the notice. Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 3; 1901, ch. 161, § 1; Shan., § 3001a3; Code 1932, § 5218; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1717, 44-9-303.
Any such agreement shall continue in force and be binding upon all the parties to the agreement and their heirs and devisees, for the period prescribed in the agreement, unless rescinded by mutual consent. The agreement may be modified or amended in writing signed by all the parties, at any time. After the expiration of the period prescribed, the agreement shall be deemed continued by unanimous consent, unless between November 1 and January 1, some party to the agreement or the party's heir or devisee gives notice in writing to all the other parties to the agreement, resident in the county, of the party's intention to terminate the agreement, in which event the agreement shall terminate at the expiration of ninety (90) days from the service of the notice.
Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 3; 1901, ch. 161, § 1; Shan., § 3001a3; Code 1932, § 5218; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1717, 44-9-303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-116 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-116
Experimental apiaries
Status: in_force

The state apiarist is empowered to establish or to authorize establishment of apiaries for experimental purposes associated with research on or evaluation of conditions related to any bee disease or pest. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 17; T.C.A. § 44-15-216.
The state apiarist is empowered to establish or to authorize establishment of apiaries for experimental purposes associated with research on or evaluation of conditions related to any bee disease or pest.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 17; T.C.A. § 44-15-216.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-116 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-116
Violations of provisions a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

(a) A person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. (b) After notice of any violation received from the commissioner, each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 16; T.C.A., § 44-119; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) A person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) After notice of any violation received from the commissioner, each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 16; T.C.A., § 44-119; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-203 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-203
Damages for failure to maintain fence
Status: in_force

If either of the persons having a joint or partition fence refuses or neglects to keep that person's part of the fence in good repair, that person shall be liable for all damages the other may sustain to enclosures or crops, by trespassing stock, in consequence of the refusal or neglect. Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 1; Shan., § 3000; Code 1932, § 5215; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1714, 44-9-203.
If either of the persons having a joint or partition fence refuses or neglects to keep that person's part of the fence in good repair, that person shall be liable for all damages the other may sustain to enclosures or crops, by trespassing stock, in consequence of the refusal or neglect.
Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 1; Shan., § 3000; Code 1932, § 5215; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1714, 44-9-203.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-112 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-112
Distribution of ballots - Declaration of results
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall prepare and distribute to all eligible voters, by mail, in advance of the referendum, all necessary ballots for the purpose thereof; and following the referendum and within ten (10) days following the return date for such ballots, the commissioner shall canvass and publicly declare the result of the referendum. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 12.
The commissioner shall prepare and distribute to all eligible voters, by mail, in advance of the referendum, all necessary ballots for the purpose thereof; and following the referendum and within ten (10) days following the return date for such ballots, the commissioner shall canvass and publicly declare the result of the referendum.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-104
License requirement - Application - Fees - Refusal of license - Hearing
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who manufactures a commercial feed within the state, who distributes a commercial feed in or into the state, or whose name appears on the label of a commercial feed as guarantor shall obtain a license for each facility from which commercial feed is distributed in or into the state, authorizing the person to manufacture or distribute commercial feed before engaging in the activity. Any person who makes only retail sales of commercial feed that bears labeling or other approved indication that the commercial feed is from a licensed manufacturer, guarantor, or distributor is not required to obtain a license. (b) Any person who is required to obtain a license shall submit an application on a form provided by or approved by the commissioner, accompanied by payment in the amount set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each facility. Each license shall expire on July 1 of the year for which it is issued. (c) The form and content of the commercial feed license application shall be established by rules promulgated by the commissioner. (d) The commissioner is empowered to refuse to issue a license to any person not in compliance with this chapter and to cancel the license of any licensee subsequently found not to be in compliance with any provision of this chapter; provided, that no license shall be refused or canceled unless the applicant or licensee has been given an opportunity to be heard before the commissioner and to amend the applicant's or licensee's application in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 16, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 4; T.C.A., §44-1121; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, § 2.
(a) Any person who manufactures a commercial feed within the state, who distributes a commercial feed in or into the state, or whose name appears on the label of a commercial feed as guarantor shall obtain a license for each facility from which commercial feed is distributed in or into the state, authorizing the person to manufacture or distribute commercial feed before engaging in the activity. Any person who makes only retail sales of commercial feed that bears labeling or other approved indication that the commercial feed is from a licensed manufacturer, guarantor, or distributor is not required to obtain a license.
(b) Any person who is required to obtain a license shall submit an application on a form provided by or approved by the commissioner, accompanied by payment in the amount set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703 for each facility. Each license shall expire on July 1 of the year for which it is issued.
(c) The form and content of the commercial feed license application shall be established by rules promulgated by the commissioner.
(d) The commissioner is empowered to refuse to issue a license to any person not in compliance with this chapter and to cancel the license of any licensee subsequently found not to be in compliance with any provision of this chapter; provided, that no license shall be refused or canceled unless the applicant or licensee has been given an opportunity to be heard before the commissioner and to amend the applicant's or licensee's application in order to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485, s 16, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 4; T.C.A., §44-1121; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-104
Penalties
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1304.
A violation of this chapter is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1304.