Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-102 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-102
Supervisory powers
Status: in_force

The commissioner and the state veterinarian have the general supervision of all animals within or that may be in transit through the state, and they are empowered to: (1) Establish a quarantine against any animal or animals within or entering the state; (2) Enter any premises in which animals are likely kept for the purpose of examining, inspecting or testing for the purpose of disease control; (3) Prohibit or regulate the importation of animals into this state whenever it is necessary to protect the health of animals in Tennessee; (4) Order tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or imported into the state for the purpose of protecting the health of animals in Tennessee; (5) Order the destruction and sanitary disposition of any animal, whenever, in the opinion of the state veterinarian, the interests of the state are best served by the destruction of that animal. This destruction may be ordered only for control of any animal disease for which the state has a control program, or for any animal disease not known to exist in the United States; (6) Order the sanitary disposition of any dead animal. The owner of such animal shall be liable for its disposition; (7) Stop and inspect or examine vehicles likely to be hauling animals for the purposes of disease control and determining compliance with this chapter; (8) Order the cleaning and disinfection of any premises, vehicle or equipment for the purpose of animal disease control; (9) Promulgate in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter; (10) Impose in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter; (11) Cooperate with the government of the United States and may designate employees of USDA as agents of the department in carrying out the purposes of this chapter; (12) Call upon other law enforcement agencies for assistance when the public safety and welfare is threatened; and (13) File suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enjoining the further violation of this chapter. Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1302.
The commissioner and the state veterinarian have the general supervision of all animals within or that may be in transit through the state, and they are empowered to:
(1) Establish a quarantine against any animal or animals within or entering the state;
(2) Enter any premises in which animals are likely kept for the purpose of examining, inspecting or testing for the purpose of disease control;
(3) Prohibit or regulate the importation of animals into this state whenever it is necessary to protect the health of animals in Tennessee;
(4) Order tests or vaccinations of animals within the state or imported into the state for the purpose of protecting the health of animals in Tennessee;
(5) Order the destruction and sanitary disposition of any animal, whenever, in the opinion of the state veterinarian, the interests of the state are best served by the destruction of that animal. This destruction may be ordered only for control of any animal disease for which the state has a control program, or for any animal disease not known to exist in the United States;
(6) Order the sanitary disposition of any dead animal. The owner of such animal shall be liable for its disposition;
(7) Stop and inspect or examine vehicles likely to be hauling animals for the purposes of disease control and determining compliance with this chapter;
(8) Order the cleaning and disinfection of any premises, vehicle or equipment for the purpose of animal disease control;
(9) Promulgate in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, all rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter;
(10) Impose in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, civil penalties of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;
(11) Cooperate with the government of the United States and may designate employees of USDA as agents of the department in carrying out the purposes of this chapter;
(12) Call upon other law enforcement agencies for assistance when the public safety and welfare is threatened; and
(13) File suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of enjoining the further violation of this chapter.
Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1302.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-114 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-114
Cooperation with other entities
Status: in_force

The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 14; T.C.A., § 44-1131.
The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this state, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations in order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 14; T.C.A., § 44-1131.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-105
Indemnity for destroyed animals
Status: in_force

The commissioner through rules and regulations may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for animals destroyed under authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the animal and the availability of funds for that purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed in cases where the owner is in violation of this chapter. Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1305.
The commissioner through rules and regulations may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for animals destroyed under authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the animal and the availability of funds for that purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed in cases where the owner is in violation of this chapter.
Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-208 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-208
Fences not removed without six months' notice
Status: in_force

No partition fence, or any part of a partition fence, shall be removed without the mutual consent of the owners, unless the party desiring to remove the fence, or part of the fence, shall first give six (6) months' notice in writing to the other owner of the owner's intention to remove the fence. After the expiration of the time of the notice, the party may remove the fence, or part of the fence. Acts 1897, ch. 95, § 1; Shan., § 3005a1; Code 1932, § 5225; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1724, 44-9-208.
No partition fence, or any part of a partition fence, shall be removed without the mutual consent of the owners, unless the party desiring to remove the fence, or part of the fence, shall first give six (6) months' notice in writing to the other owner of the owner's intention to remove the fence. After the expiration of the time of the notice, the party may remove the fence, or part of the fence.
Acts 1897, ch. 95, § 1; Shan., § 3005a1; Code 1932, § 5225; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1724, 44-9-208.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-109 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-109
Registration of research facilities with commissioner
Status: in_force

Every research facility shall register with the commissioner in accordance with such rules and regulations as the commissioner may prescribe. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 9; T.C.A., § 44-112.
Every research facility shall register with the commissioner in accordance with such rules and regulations as the commissioner may prescribe.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 9; T.C.A., § 44-112.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-105
Issuance of dealer's license - Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant after determining: (1) The applicant or the responsible officers of the applicant are of good moral character; (2) The applicant or any responsible officer of the applicant has never been convicted of cruelty to animals or of a violation of this part; (3) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding that it conforms to this part and the rules and regulations of the commissioner, and is a suitable place in which to conduct the dealer's business; and (4) The dealer's business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or building. (b) Each license shall be issued only for the premises and to the person or persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the commissioner. (c) Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 5; T.C.A., § 44-108.
(a) The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant after determining: (1) The applicant or the responsible officers of the applicant are of good moral character; (2) The applicant or any responsible officer of the applicant has never been convicted of cruelty to animals or of a violation of this part; (3) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding that it conforms to this part and the rules and regulations of the commissioner, and is a suitable place in which to conduct the dealer's business; and (4) The dealer's business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or building.
(1) The applicant or the responsible officers of the applicant are of good moral character;
(2) The applicant or any responsible officer of the applicant has never been convicted of cruelty to animals or of a violation of this part;
(3) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding that it conforms to this part and the rules and regulations of the commissioner, and is a suitable place in which to conduct the dealer's business; and
(4) The dealer's business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or building.
(b) Each license shall be issued only for the premises and to the person or persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with the written approval of the commissioner.
(c) Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 5; T.C.A., § 44-108.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-404 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-404
When feeding garbage to swine allowed
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to feed garbage to swine except: (1) Any individual who feeds only that person's own household garbage to that person's own swine; or (2) Garbage that has been processed in a manner prescribed and approved by the commissioner. Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1004, 44-5-104.
It is unlawful for any person to feed garbage to swine except:
(1) Any individual who feeds only that person's own household garbage to that person's own swine; or
(2) Garbage that has been processed in a manner prescribed and approved by the commissioner.
Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1004, 44-5-104.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-105
Registration of apiaries
Status: in_force

(a) Every beekeeper owning one (1) or more colonies of bees shall register each apiary location by January 1, 1996, and every three (3) years thereafter. Upon establishment of a new apiary location, it is the duty of the owners or operators of the apiary to register the new locations within thirty (30) days. Any person, firm, or corporation moving bees into the state shall register all apiary locations within thirty (30) days from the date of the establishment of each apiary. (b) If an unregistered apiary is found, the state apiarist or any apiary inspector shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of the bees and notify the beekeeper by means of a registered letter of the registration requirements and the consequences of noncompliance. (c) The state apiarist shall issue to each beekeeper with one (1) or more registered apiaries a unique registration number that will be used for apiary identification purposes. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 6; T.C.A. § 44-15-205.
(a) Every beekeeper owning one (1) or more colonies of bees shall register each apiary location by January 1, 1996, and every three (3) years thereafter. Upon establishment of a new apiary location, it is the duty of the owners or operators of the apiary to register the new locations within thirty (30) days. Any person, firm, or corporation moving bees into the state shall register all apiary locations within thirty (30) days from the date of the establishment of each apiary.
(b) If an unregistered apiary is found, the state apiarist or any apiary inspector shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of the bees and notify the beekeeper by means of a registered letter of the registration requirements and the consequences of noncompliance.
(c) The state apiarist shall issue to each beekeeper with one (1) or more registered apiaries a unique registration number that will be used for apiary identification purposes.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 6; T.C.A. § 44-15-205.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-118 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-118
Filing fees
Status: in_force

For filing articles of incorporation an association organized under this chapter shall pay five dollars ($5.00); and for filing an amendment to the articles, two dollars ($2.00). Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.19 (Williams, § 3830.21); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2118.
For filing articles of incorporation an association organized under this chapter shall pay five dollars ($5.00); and for filing an amendment to the articles, two dollars ($2.00).
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 19; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.19 (Williams, § 3830.21); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2118.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-120 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-120
Honey storage and handling
Status: in_force

(a) Honey can be contaminated with certain organisms that can cause disease in honeybees. Therefore, honey containers and beekeeping equipment that are wet with honey shall be stored, transported, and handled in such a way that free-flying honeybees will not be able to gain access to that honey. (b) No candy or other food containing honey shall be used in queen mailing cages. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 21; T.C.A. § 44-15-220.
(a) Honey can be contaminated with certain organisms that can cause disease in honeybees. Therefore, honey containers and beekeeping equipment that are wet with honey shall be stored, transported, and handled in such a way that free-flying honeybees will not be able to gain access to that honey.
(b) No candy or other food containing honey shall be used in queen mailing cages.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 21; T.C.A. § 44-15-220.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-110 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-110
Supervision and cost of referendum
Status: in_force

The manner, conduct, and management of any referendum held under this chapter shall be under the supervision and direction of the commissioner. The expense of the referendum shall be paid by the department if there is no assessment currently in effect; otherwise, the Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall bear the cost of the referendum as part of its regular budget. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 10.
The manner, conduct, and management of any referendum held under this chapter shall be under the supervision and direction of the commissioner. The expense of the referendum shall be paid by the department if there is no assessment currently in effect; otherwise, the Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall bear the cost of the referendum as part of its regular budget.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 10.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-405 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-405
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 4/6/2015. Code 1858, § 1665 (deriv. Acts 1803, ch. 20, § 2); Shan., § 2851; mod. Code 1932, § 5080; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1405; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-8-105 .
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 4/6/2015.
Code 1858, § 1665 (deriv. Acts 1803, ch. 20, § 2); Shan., § 2851; mod. Code 1932, § 5080; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1405; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-8-105 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-401 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-401
Electronic locating collars
Status: in_force

No agency or entity of state or local government shall enact, adopt, promulgate, or enforce any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or other policy that restricts or prevents the owner of any dog from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss; except that the fish and wildlife commission may limit the use of electronic locating collars through the promulgation of rules and regulations when required for the proper management of wildlife species. Acts 1996, ch. 789, § 1; 2012, ch. 993, § 6.
No agency or entity of state or local government shall enact, adopt, promulgate, or enforce any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or other policy that restricts or prevents the owner of any dog from using an electronic locating collar to protect the dog from loss; except that the fish and wildlife commission may limit the use of electronic locating collars through the promulgation of rules and regulations when required for the proper management of wildlife species.
Acts 1996, ch. 789, § 1; 2012, ch. 993, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-120 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-120
Promulgation of rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner may make and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions and intent of this chapter. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 20.
The commissioner may make and promulgate such rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions and intent of this chapter.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-20-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 20 / Section 44-20-101
Legislative findings and intent
Status: in_force

The general assembly recognizes that persons who participate in equine activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The general assembly also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from these activities. It is, therefore, the intent of the general assembly to encourage equine activities by limiting the civil liability of those involved in such activities. Acts 1992, ch. 974, § 2.
The general assembly recognizes that persons who participate in equine activities may incur injuries as a result of the risks involved in such activities. The general assembly also finds that the state and its citizens derive numerous economic and personal benefits from these activities. It is, therefore, the intent of the general assembly to encourage equine activities by limiting the civil liability of those involved in such activities.
Acts 1992, ch. 974, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-206 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-206
Copies of register to be available for inspection
Status: in_force

Every operator of a livestock market where cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals are sold shall keep a copy of the register of brands in that person's place of business where it will be accessible for public inspection. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 6; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1215.
Every operator of a livestock market where cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals are sold shall keep a copy of the register of brands in that person's place of business where it will be accessible for public inspection.
Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 6; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1215.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-110 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-110
Record of livestock brands required
Status: in_force

(a) Every stockyard, slaughterhouse, and packing house licensed to do business under the laws of this state shall maintain for sixty (60) days on file a record of all visible brands on livestock handled or processed on their premises. The list shall be updated every sixty (60) days and inspection shall be made available to persons doing business with those establishments. (b) In the event brands are unreadable, the stockyard, slaughterhouse, or packing house will record the brand to the best of its ability with a statement declaring the condition of the brand. (c) Failure to comply with this section is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1971, ch. 147, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1219.
(a) Every stockyard, slaughterhouse, and packing house licensed to do business under the laws of this state shall maintain for sixty (60) days on file a record of all visible brands on livestock handled or processed on their premises. The list shall be updated every sixty (60) days and inspection shall be made available to persons doing business with those establishments.
(b) In the event brands are unreadable, the stockyard, slaughterhouse, or packing house will record the brand to the best of its ability with a statement declaring the condition of the brand.
(c) Failure to comply with this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1971, ch. 147, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1219.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-408 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-408
Dogs not allowed at large - Exception - Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "owner" means a person who, at the time of the offense, regularly harbors, keeps or exercises control over the dog, but does not include a person who, at the time of the offense, is temporarily harboring, keeping or exercising control over the dog. (b) The owner of a dog commits an offense if that dog goes uncontrolled by the owner upon the premises of another without the consent of the owner of the premises or other person authorized to give consent, or goes uncontrolled by the owner upon a highway, public road, street or any other place open to the public generally. (c) It is an exception to the application of this section that: (1) The dog was on a hunt or chase; (2) The dog was on the way to or from a hunt or chase; (3) The dog was guarding or driving stock or on the way to guard or drive stock; (4) The dog was being moved from one place to another by the owner of the dog; (5) The dog is a police or military dog, the injury occurred during the course of the dog's official duties and the person injured was a party to, a participant in or suspected of being a party to or participant in the act or conduct that prompted the police or military to utilize the services of the dog; (6) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the injured person was on the private property of the dog's owner with the intent to engage in unlawful activity while on the property; (7) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was protecting the dog's owner or other innocent party from attack by the injured person or an animal owned by the injured person; (8) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was securely confined in a kennel, crate or other enclosure; or (9) The violation of subsection (b) occurred as a result of the injured person disturbing, harassing, assaulting or otherwise provoking the dog. (d) The exception to the application of this section provided in subdivisions (c)(1)-(4) shall not apply unless the owner in violation of subsection (b) pays or tenders payment for all damages caused by the dog to the injured party within thirty (30) days of the damage being caused. (e) It is not a defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(4) or (g)(5) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (g) (1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only. (2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another. (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another. (4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another. (5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another. (h) Notwithstanding subsection (g), a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in subsection (i) if the violation involves: (1) A dog that was trained to fight, attack or kill or had been used to fight; or (2) The owner of the dog violating this section knew of the dangerous nature of the dog and, prior to the violation of this section, the dog had bitten one (1) or more people that resulted in serious bodily injury or death. (i) A violation of this section, where one (1) or more of the factors set out in subsection (h) are present, shall be punished as follows: (1) A Class C misdemeanor if the dog running at large does not cause property damage, injury or death; (2) A Class A misdemeanor if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another; (3) A Class E felony if the dog running at large causes bodily injury to another; (4) A Class D felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury to another; and (5) A Class C felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another. (j) (1) In addition to the authority granted by §§ 5-1-120 , 6-2-201(30) , 6-19-101(a)(31) , 6-33-101 , and 7-1-102 , a local government may authorize by resolution or ordinance, as applicable, an animal control agency to seize and take into custody any dog found trespassing on the premises of another. (2) For purposes of this subsection (j): (A) "Animal control agency" means a county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound, or animal control agency; private humane society; state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency; or any combination thereof, that temporarily houses stray, unwanted, or injured animals; and (B) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city, or town. (k) (1) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, a person convicted of a violation of this section in which the dog running at large causes bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death of another, or damage to the property of another, shall be ordered by the court to make full restitution for all damages that arise out of or are related to the offense, including incidental and consequential damages incurred by the person or property owner. (2) This subsection (k) does not prohibit a person who is bodily injured, seriously bodily injured, or killed, or a person whose property is damaged, by a dog running at large from pursuing the remedies provided under § 44-8-413 , or another law. Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023. Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1013, s 1, eff. 4/28/2016. Acts 1901, ch. 50, § 1; 1903, ch. 419, § 1; Shan., § 2853a4; Code 1932, § 5086; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1408, 44-8-108; Acts 2007 , ch. 533, § 1; 2007 , ch. 556, § 1.
(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "owner" means a person who, at the time of the offense, regularly harbors, keeps or exercises control over the dog, but does not include a person who, at the time of the offense, is temporarily harboring, keeping or exercising control over the dog.
(b) The owner of a dog commits an offense if that dog goes uncontrolled by the owner upon the premises of another without the consent of the owner of the premises or other person authorized to give consent, or goes uncontrolled by the owner upon a highway, public road, street or any other place open to the public generally.
(c) It is an exception to the application of this section that: (1) The dog was on a hunt or chase; (2) The dog was on the way to or from a hunt or chase; (3) The dog was guarding or driving stock or on the way to guard or drive stock; (4) The dog was being moved from one place to another by the owner of the dog; (5) The dog is a police or military dog, the injury occurred during the course of the dog's official duties and the person injured was a party to, a participant in or suspected of being a party to or participant in the act or conduct that prompted the police or military to utilize the services of the dog; (6) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the injured person was on the private property of the dog's owner with the intent to engage in unlawful activity while on the property; (7) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was protecting the dog's owner or other innocent party from attack by the injured person or an animal owned by the injured person; (8) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was securely confined in a kennel, crate or other enclosure; or (9) The violation of subsection (b) occurred as a result of the injured person disturbing, harassing, assaulting or otherwise provoking the dog.
(1) The dog was on a hunt or chase;
(2) The dog was on the way to or from a hunt or chase;
(3) The dog was guarding or driving stock or on the way to guard or drive stock;
(4) The dog was being moved from one place to another by the owner of the dog;
(5) The dog is a police or military dog, the injury occurred during the course of the dog's official duties and the person injured was a party to, a participant in or suspected of being a party to or participant in the act or conduct that prompted the police or military to utilize the services of the dog;
(6) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the injured person was on the private property of the dog's owner with the intent to engage in unlawful activity while on the property;
(7) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was protecting the dog's owner or other innocent party from attack by the injured person or an animal owned by the injured person;
(8) The violation of subsection (b) occurred while the dog was securely confined in a kennel, crate or other enclosure; or
(9) The violation of subsection (b) occurred as a result of the injured person disturbing, harassing, assaulting or otherwise provoking the dog.
(d) The exception to the application of this section provided in subdivisions (c)(1)-(4) shall not apply unless the owner in violation of subsection (b) pays or tenders payment for all damages caused by the dog to the injured party within thirty (30) days of the damage being caused.
(e) It is not a defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog.
(f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(4) or (g)(5) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog.
(g) (1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only. (2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another. (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another. (4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another. (5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another.
(1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only.
(2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another.
(3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another.
(4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106 , to another.
(5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another.
(h) Notwithstanding subsection (g), a violation of this section shall be punished as provided in subsection (i) if the violation involves: (1) A dog that was trained to fight, attack or kill or had been used to fight; or (2) The owner of the dog violating this section knew of the dangerous nature of the dog and, prior to the violation of this section, the dog had bitten one (1) or more people that resulted in serious bodily injury or death.
(1) A dog that was trained to fight, attack or kill or had been used to fight; or
(2) The owner of the dog violating this section knew of the dangerous nature of the dog and, prior to the violation of this section, the dog had bitten one (1) or more people that resulted in serious bodily injury or death.
(i) A violation of this section, where one (1) or more of the factors set out in subsection (h) are present, shall be punished as follows: (1) A Class C misdemeanor if the dog running at large does not cause property damage, injury or death; (2) A Class A misdemeanor if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another; (3) A Class E felony if the dog running at large causes bodily injury to another; (4) A Class D felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury to another; and (5) A Class C felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another.
(1) A Class C misdemeanor if the dog running at large does not cause property damage, injury or death;
(2) A Class A misdemeanor if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another;
(3) A Class E felony if the dog running at large causes bodily injury to another;
(4) A Class D felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury to another; and
(5) A Class C felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another.
(j) (1) In addition to the authority granted by §§ 5-1-120 , 6-2-201(30) , 6-19-101(a)(31) , 6-33-101 , and 7-1-102 , a local government may authorize by resolution or ordinance, as applicable, an animal control agency to seize and take into custody any dog found trespassing on the premises of another. (2) For purposes of this subsection (j): (A) "Animal control agency" means a county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound, or animal control agency; private humane society; state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency; or any combination thereof, that temporarily houses stray, unwanted, or injured animals; and (B) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city, or town.
(1) In addition to the authority granted by §§ 5-1-120 , 6-2-201(30) , 6-19-101(a)(31) , 6-33-101 , and 7-1-102 , a local government may authorize by resolution or ordinance, as applicable, an animal control agency to seize and take into custody any dog found trespassing on the premises of another.
(2) For purposes of this subsection (j): (A) "Animal control agency" means a county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound, or animal control agency; private humane society; state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency; or any combination thereof, that temporarily houses stray, unwanted, or injured animals; and (B) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city, or town.
(A) "Animal control agency" means a county or municipal animal shelter, dog pound, or animal control agency; private humane society; state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency; or any combination thereof, that temporarily houses stray, unwanted, or injured animals; and
(B) "Local government" means any county, municipality, city, or town.
(k) (1) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, a person convicted of a violation of this section in which the dog running at large causes bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death of another, or damage to the property of another, shall be ordered by the court to make full restitution for all damages that arise out of or are related to the offense, including incidental and consequential damages incurred by the person or property owner. (2) This subsection (k) does not prohibit a person who is bodily injured, seriously bodily injured, or killed, or a person whose property is damaged, by a dog running at large from pursuing the remedies provided under § 44-8-413 , or another law.
(1) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, a person convicted of a violation of this section in which the dog running at large causes bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death of another, or damage to the property of another, shall be ordered by the court to make full restitution for all damages that arise out of or are related to the offense, including incidental and consequential damages incurred by the person or property owner.
(2) This subsection (k) does not prohibit a person who is bodily injured, seriously bodily injured, or killed, or a person whose property is damaged, by a dog running at large from pursuing the remedies provided under § 44-8-413 , or another law.
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 226, s 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1013, s 1, eff. 4/28/2016.
Acts 1901, ch. 50, § 1; 1903, ch. 419, § 1; Shan., § 2853a4; Code 1932, § 5086; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1408, 44-8-108; Acts 2007 , ch. 533, § 1; 2007 , ch. 556, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-113 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-113
Membership certification - Issuance - Voting - Liability
Status: in_force

(a) When a member of an association has paid the membership fee in full, and has also paid the prescribed protective fees, the member shall receive a certificate of membership. The promissory notes of the members may be accepted by the association as full or partial payment of fees. (b) No member shall be liable for the debts of the association to an amount exceeding the sum remaining unpaid on the membership fee or the prescribed protective fees, including any unpaid balance on any promissory notes given in payment of such fees. (c) No member shall be entitled to more than one (1) vote, regardless of the number of sheep owned by such member. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.14 (Williams, § 3830.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2113.
(a) When a member of an association has paid the membership fee in full, and has also paid the prescribed protective fees, the member shall receive a certificate of membership. The promissory notes of the members may be accepted by the association as full or partial payment of fees.
(b) No member shall be liable for the debts of the association to an amount exceeding the sum remaining unpaid on the membership fee or the prescribed protective fees, including any unpaid balance on any promissory notes given in payment of such fees.
(c) No member shall be entitled to more than one (1) vote, regardless of the number of sheep owned by such member.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 13; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.14 (Williams, § 3830.15); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-123 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-123
Indemnity for destruction
Status: in_force

The commissioner may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for honey bee colonies destroyed under the authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the colonies and the availability of funds for this purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed if the owner is in violation of this chapter. Acts 1999, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-223.
The commissioner may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for honey bee colonies destroyed under the authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the colonies and the availability of funds for this purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed if the owner is in violation of this chapter.
Acts 1999, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-223.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-111 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-111
Inspection - Sampling - Analysis
Status: in_force

(a) For the purpose of enforcement of this chapter, and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operations may be subject to the provisions, officers or employees duly designated by the commissioner, upon presenting appropriate credentials, are authorized to: (1) Enter, during normal business hours, any factory, warehouse, or establishment within the state in which commercial feeds are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for distribution, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold commercial feeds; and (2) (A) Inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such a factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, and labeling therein. (B) The inspection may include the verification of only such records and production and control procedures as may be necessary to determine compliance with the good manufacturing practice regulations established under § 44-6-107(4) . (b) A separate notice shall be given for each such inspection, but a notice shall not be required for each entry made during the period covered by the inspection. Each such inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness. Upon completion of the inspection, the person in charge of the facility or vehicle shall be so notified. (c) If the officer or employee making such an inspection of a factory, warehouse, or other establishment has obtained a sample in the course of the inspection, upon completion of the inspection and prior to leaving the premises, the officer or employee shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt describing the samples obtained. (d) If the owner of any factory, warehouse, or establishment described in subsection (a), or the owner's agent, refuses to admit the commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, to inspect in accordance with subsections (a) and (b), the commissioner is authorized to obtain from any state court a court order directing the owner or the owner's agent to submit the premises described in the warrant to inspection. (e) For the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly designated agent is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport, during regular business hours to have access to, to obtain samples of, and to examine records relating to distribution of, commercial feeds. (f) Sampling and analysis shall be conducted in accordance with methods published by the AOAC International, or in accordance with other generally recognized methods. (g) The results of all analyses of official samples shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the person named on the label. When the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicate a commercial feed has been adulterated or misbranded, the commissioner shall furnish to the registrant a portion of the sample concerned if the registrant requests it within thirty (30) days of notification. (h) The commissioner, in determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, shall be guided by the official sample as defined in § 44-6-103 and obtained and analyzed as provided for in subsections (c), (e), and (f). Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 11; T.C.A., §44-1128; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, § 8.
(a) For the purpose of enforcement of this chapter, and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operations may be subject to the provisions, officers or employees duly designated by the commissioner, upon presenting appropriate credentials, are authorized to: (1) Enter, during normal business hours, any factory, warehouse, or establishment within the state in which commercial feeds are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for distribution, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold commercial feeds; and (2) (A) Inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such a factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, and labeling therein. (B) The inspection may include the verification of only such records and production and control procedures as may be necessary to determine compliance with the good manufacturing practice regulations established under § 44-6-107(4) .
(1) Enter, during normal business hours, any factory, warehouse, or establishment within the state in which commercial feeds are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for distribution, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold commercial feeds; and
(2) (A) Inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such a factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, and labeling therein. (B) The inspection may include the verification of only such records and production and control procedures as may be necessary to determine compliance with the good manufacturing practice regulations established under § 44-6-107(4) .
(A) Inspect at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner, such a factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, containers, and labeling therein.
(B) The inspection may include the verification of only such records and production and control procedures as may be necessary to determine compliance with the good manufacturing practice regulations established under § 44-6-107(4) .
(b) A separate notice shall be given for each such inspection, but a notice shall not be required for each entry made during the period covered by the inspection. Each such inspection shall be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness. Upon completion of the inspection, the person in charge of the facility or vehicle shall be so notified.
(c) If the officer or employee making such an inspection of a factory, warehouse, or other establishment has obtained a sample in the course of the inspection, upon completion of the inspection and prior to leaving the premises, the officer or employee shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt describing the samples obtained.
(d) If the owner of any factory, warehouse, or establishment described in subsection (a), or the owner's agent, refuses to admit the commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, to inspect in accordance with subsections (a) and (b), the commissioner is authorized to obtain from any state court a court order directing the owner or the owner's agent to submit the premises described in the warrant to inspection.
(e) For the purpose of the enforcement of this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly designated agent is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport, during regular business hours to have access to, to obtain samples of, and to examine records relating to distribution of, commercial feeds.
(f) Sampling and analysis shall be conducted in accordance with methods published by the AOAC International, or in accordance with other generally recognized methods.
(g) The results of all analyses of official samples shall be forwarded by the commissioner to the person named on the label. When the inspection and analysis of an official sample indicate a commercial feed has been adulterated or misbranded, the commissioner shall furnish to the registrant a portion of the sample concerned if the registrant requests it within thirty (30) days of notification.
(h) The commissioner, in determining for administrative purposes whether a commercial feed is deficient in any component, shall be guided by the official sample as defined in § 44-6-103 and obtained and analyzed as provided for in subsections (c), (e), and (f).
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 11; T.C.A., §44-1128; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-407 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-407
Penalty for violations
Status: in_force

(a) A violation of this part by any person is a Class C misdemeanor. (b) Each illegal feeding of garbage is to be considered a separate offense. Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1007, 44-5-107; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) A violation of this part by any person is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) Each illegal feeding of garbage is to be considered a separate offense.
Acts 1973, ch. 17, § 2; T.C.A., §§ 44-1007, 44-5-107; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-18-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 18 / Section 44-18-104
Applicability of zoning requirements and regulations
Status: in_force

(a) The applicability of zoning requirements is as follows: (1) A zoning requirement shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the zoning requirements; (2) A zoning requirement shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the zoning requirement; (3) A zoning requirement that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and (4) A zoning requirement adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by that city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979. (b) A person shall comply with this section as a matter of law where no zoning requirement exists. (c) The applicability of regulations shall be as follows: (1) A regulation shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of such regulation; (2) A regulation shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the regulation; (3) A regulation that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and (4) A regulation adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by such city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979. (d) A person shall comply with this section as a matter of law where no regulation exists. Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 4; T.C.A., § 53-6704; Acts 2002, ch. 635, § 2.
(a) The applicability of zoning requirements is as follows: (1) A zoning requirement shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the zoning requirements; (2) A zoning requirement shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the zoning requirement; (3) A zoning requirement that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and (4) A zoning requirement adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by that city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979.
(1) A zoning requirement shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the zoning requirements;
(2) A zoning requirement shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the zoning requirement;
(3) A zoning requirement that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and
(4) A zoning requirement adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by that city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979.
(b) A person shall comply with this section as a matter of law where no zoning requirement exists.
(c) The applicability of regulations shall be as follows: (1) A regulation shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of such regulation; (2) A regulation shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the regulation; (3) A regulation that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and (4) A regulation adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by such city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979.
(1) A regulation shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of such regulation;
(2) A regulation shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the regulation;
(3) A regulation that is in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; and
(4) A regulation adopted by a city shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house that becomes located within an incorporated or unincorporated area subject to regulation by such city by virtue of an incorporation or annexation that takes effect after April 12, 1979.
(d) A person shall comply with this section as a matter of law where no regulation exists.
Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 4; T.C.A., § 53-6704; Acts 2002, ch. 635, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-122 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-122
Termination of assessments and chapter
Status: in_force

If there is a termination of assessments pursuant to the Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983 (Public Law 98-180), this chapter shall be null and void. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 22.
If there is a termination of assessments pursuant to the Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983 (Public Law 98-180), this chapter shall be null and void.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Commercial Feed Law of 1972." Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1118.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tennessee Commercial Feed Law of 1972."
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1118.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-18-103 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 18 / Section 44-18-103
Applicability of rules of department
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall apply to the department's rules except for rules required for delegation of the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit program pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Section 402, Public Law 92-500, 33 U.S.C. 1342 , as amended. (b) The applicability of rules of the department, other than those issued under the Tennessee Air Quality Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1, shall be as follows: (1) A rule of the department in effect before April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; (2) A rule of the department shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule; (3) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house holding any department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule; and (4) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house not previously required to hold a department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule. (c) The applicability of rules promulgated under the "Tennessee Air Quality Act," compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1, shall be as follows: (1) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; (2) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule; and (3) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board pertaining to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to any feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule. Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 3; T.C.A., § 53-6703; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 1; 2002, ch. 635, § 2.
(a) This section shall apply to the department's rules except for rules required for delegation of the national pollutant discharge elimination system permit program pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Section 402, Public Law 92-500, 33 U.S.C. 1342 , as amended.
(b) The applicability of rules of the department, other than those issued under the Tennessee Air Quality Act, compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1, shall be as follows: (1) A rule of the department in effect before April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; (2) A rule of the department shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule; (3) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house holding any department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule; and (4) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house not previously required to hold a department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule.
(1) A rule of the department in effect before April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979;
(2) A rule of the department shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule;
(3) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house holding any department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule; and
(4) A rule of the department adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house not previously required to hold a department permit and having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule.
(c) The applicability of rules promulgated under the "Tennessee Air Quality Act," compiled in title 68, chapter 201, part 1, shall be as follows: (1) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979; (2) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule; and (3) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board pertaining to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to any feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule.
(1) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board in effect on April 12, 1979, shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation prior to April 12, 1979;
(2) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board shall apply to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house with an established date of operation subsequent to the effective date of the rule; and
(3) A rule of the department or the air pollution control board pertaining to a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house adopted after April 12, 1979, shall not apply to any feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house having an established date of operation prior to the effective date of the rule.
Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 3; T.C.A., § 53-6703; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 1; 2002, ch. 635, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-110 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-110
Directors - Election - Compensation - Vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) The affairs of the association shall be managed by a board of not less than five (5) directors elected by the members from their own number. The bylaws may provide that one (1) or more additional directors may be appointed by any public official or commission or by the other directors selected by the members or their delegates. The additional directors shall represent primarily the interest of the general public in such associations. The directors so appointed need not be members of the association, but shall have the same powers and rights as other directors. These directors shall not number more than one fifth (1/5) of the entire number of directors. (b) An association may provide a fair remuneration for the time actually spent by its officers and directors in its service and for the service of the members of its executive committee. (c) The bylaws may provide that no director shall occupy any position in the association, except that of president and secretary at a regular salary or substantially full-time pay. (d) The bylaws may provide for an executive committee and may allot to the committee all the functions and powers of the board, subject to the general direction and control of the board. (e) When a vacancy on the board occurs other than by expiration of term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.11 (Williams, § 3830.12); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2110.
(a) The affairs of the association shall be managed by a board of not less than five (5) directors elected by the members from their own number. The bylaws may provide that one (1) or more additional directors may be appointed by any public official or commission or by the other directors selected by the members or their delegates. The additional directors shall represent primarily the interest of the general public in such associations. The directors so appointed need not be members of the association, but shall have the same powers and rights as other directors. These directors shall not number more than one fifth (1/5) of the entire number of directors.
(b) An association may provide a fair remuneration for the time actually spent by its officers and directors in its service and for the service of the members of its executive committee.
(c) The bylaws may provide that no director shall occupy any position in the association, except that of president and secretary at a regular salary or substantially full-time pay.
(d) The bylaws may provide for an executive committee and may allot to the committee all the functions and powers of the board, subject to the general direction and control of the board.
(e) When a vacancy on the board occurs other than by expiration of term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 10; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.11 (Williams, § 3830.12); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-505 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-505
Dogs or cats claimed by owner
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize an agency to spay or neuter a dog or cat, if the dog or cat is being claimed by and returned to its lawful owner within seven (7) days of the dog or cat being taken into custody by the agency. Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 6.
Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize an agency to spay or neuter a dog or cat, if the dog or cat is being claimed by and returned to its lawful owner within seven (7) days of the dog or cat being taken into custody by the agency.
Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-407 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-407
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 4/6/2015. Code 1858, § 1667; Shan., § 2853; Code 1932, § 5082; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1407; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-8-107 .
Repealed by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 73, s 1, eff. 4/6/2015.
Code 1858, § 1667; Shan., § 2853; Code 1932, § 5082; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1407; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-8-107 .
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-401 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-401
Certification of quality - Fees - Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

In order to promote and further develop livestock interests of this state, the commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized agents, is authorized, when requested by parties financially interested in livestock or livestock products, to investigate and certify the quality, condition, grade or other classification of the livestock or livestock products. Such classification, including payment of such fees as the commissioner deems reasonable for the services rendered or performed by employees or licensed agents of the department, shall be established under such rules and regulations as the commissioner may prescribe. Acts 1971, ch. 172, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 44-2501, 44-13-101.
In order to promote and further develop livestock interests of this state, the commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized agents, is authorized, when requested by parties financially interested in livestock or livestock products, to investigate and certify the quality, condition, grade or other classification of the livestock or livestock products. Such classification, including payment of such fees as the commissioner deems reasonable for the services rendered or performed by employees or licensed agents of the department, shall be established under such rules and regulations as the commissioner may prescribe.
Acts 1971, ch. 172, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 44-2501, 44-13-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-121 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-121
Previous rules and regulations revoked - Authority to promulgate new rules
Status: in_force

(a) All rules and regulations previously promulgated on the subject matter of this chapter are revoked. (b) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 22; T.C.A. § 44-15-221.
(a) All rules and regulations previously promulgated on the subject matter of this chapter are revoked.
(b) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 22; T.C.A. § 44-15-221.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-107
Adulteration
Status: in_force

A commercial feed shall be deemed to be adulterated if: (1) (A) It bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, the commercial feed shall not be considered adulterated under this subdivision (1)(A), if the quantity of the substance in the commercial feed does not ordinarily render it injurious to health; (B) It bears or contains any added poisonous, added deleterious, or added nonnutritive substance that is unsafe within the meaning of § 406 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, other than one that is: (i) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; or (ii) A food additive; (C) It is, or it bears or contains any food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (D) It is a raw agricultural commodity and it bears or contains a pesticide chemical that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; provided, that where a pesticide chemical has been used in or on a raw agricultural commodity in conformity with an exemption granted or a tolerance prescribed under § 408 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the raw agricultural commodity has been subjected to processing, such as canning, cooking, freezing, dehydrating, or milling, the residue of the pesticide chemical remaining in or on the processed feed shall not be deemed unsafe if the residue in or on the raw agricultural commodity has been removed to the extent possible in good manufacturing practice and the concentration of the residue in the processed feed is not greater than the tolerance prescribed for the raw agricultural commodity, unless the feeding of such processed feed will result or is likely to result in a pesticide residue in the edible product of the animal that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (E) It is, or it bears or contains any color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 706 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (F) It is, or it bears or contains any new animal drug that is unsafe within the meaning of § 512 of the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act; (G) It consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, or if it is otherwise unfit for feed; (H) It has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health; (I) It is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or of an animal that has died otherwise than by slaughter that is unsafe within the meaning of § 402 (a)(1) or (2) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (J) Its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health; or (K) It has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with the regulations or exemptions in effect pursuant to § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (2) Any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted therefrom or any less valuable substance substituted therefor; (3) Its composition or quality falls below or differs from that which it is purported or is represented to possess by its labeling; (4) It contains a drug and the methods used in or the facilities or controls used for its manufacture, processing, or packaging do not conform to current good manufacturing practice regulations promulgated by the commissioner to assure that the drug meets the requirements of this chapter as to safety and has the identity and strength and meets the quality and purity characteristics that it purports or is represented to possess. In promulgating such regulations, the commissioner shall adopt the current good manufacturing practice regulations for Type A Medicated Articles and Type B and Type C Medicated Feeds established under authority of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless the commissioner determines that they are not appropriate to the conditions that exist in this state; or (5) It contains viable weed seeds in amounts exceeding the limits that the commissioner establishes by rule or regulation. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 7; T.C.A., §44-1124; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, §§ 5, 6.
A commercial feed shall be deemed to be adulterated if:
(1) (A) It bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, the commercial feed shall not be considered adulterated under this subdivision (1)(A), if the quantity of the substance in the commercial feed does not ordinarily render it injurious to health; (B) It bears or contains any added poisonous, added deleterious, or added nonnutritive substance that is unsafe within the meaning of § 406 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, other than one that is: (i) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; or (ii) A food additive; (C) It is, or it bears or contains any food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (D) It is a raw agricultural commodity and it bears or contains a pesticide chemical that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; provided, that where a pesticide chemical has been used in or on a raw agricultural commodity in conformity with an exemption granted or a tolerance prescribed under § 408 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the raw agricultural commodity has been subjected to processing, such as canning, cooking, freezing, dehydrating, or milling, the residue of the pesticide chemical remaining in or on the processed feed shall not be deemed unsafe if the residue in or on the raw agricultural commodity has been removed to the extent possible in good manufacturing practice and the concentration of the residue in the processed feed is not greater than the tolerance prescribed for the raw agricultural commodity, unless the feeding of such processed feed will result or is likely to result in a pesticide residue in the edible product of the animal that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (E) It is, or it bears or contains any color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 706 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (F) It is, or it bears or contains any new animal drug that is unsafe within the meaning of § 512 of the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act; (G) It consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, or if it is otherwise unfit for feed; (H) It has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health; (I) It is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or of an animal that has died otherwise than by slaughter that is unsafe within the meaning of § 402 (a)(1) or (2) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; (J) Its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health; or (K) It has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with the regulations or exemptions in effect pursuant to § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(A) It bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, the commercial feed shall not be considered adulterated under this subdivision (1)(A), if the quantity of the substance in the commercial feed does not ordinarily render it injurious to health;
(B) It bears or contains any added poisonous, added deleterious, or added nonnutritive substance that is unsafe within the meaning of § 406 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, other than one that is: (i) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; or (ii) A food additive;
(i) A pesticide chemical in or on a raw agricultural commodity; or
(ii) A food additive;
(C) It is, or it bears or contains any food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(D) It is a raw agricultural commodity and it bears or contains a pesticide chemical that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; provided, that where a pesticide chemical has been used in or on a raw agricultural commodity in conformity with an exemption granted or a tolerance prescribed under § 408 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and the raw agricultural commodity has been subjected to processing, such as canning, cooking, freezing, dehydrating, or milling, the residue of the pesticide chemical remaining in or on the processed feed shall not be deemed unsafe if the residue in or on the raw agricultural commodity has been removed to the extent possible in good manufacturing practice and the concentration of the residue in the processed feed is not greater than the tolerance prescribed for the raw agricultural commodity, unless the feeding of such processed feed will result or is likely to result in a pesticide residue in the edible product of the animal that is unsafe within the meaning of § 408(a) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(E) It is, or it bears or contains any color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of § 706 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(F) It is, or it bears or contains any new animal drug that is unsafe within the meaning of § 512 of the federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act;
(G) It consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance, or if it is otherwise unfit for feed;
(H) It has been prepared, packed, or held under unsanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered injurious to health;
(I) It is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal or of an animal that has died otherwise than by slaughter that is unsafe within the meaning of § 402 (a)(1) or (2) of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(J) Its container is composed, in whole or in part, of any poisonous or deleterious substance that may render the contents injurious to health; or
(K) It has been intentionally subjected to radiation, unless the use of the radiation was in conformity with the regulations or exemptions in effect pursuant to § 409 of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act;
(2) Any valuable constituent has been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted therefrom or any less valuable substance substituted therefor;
(3) Its composition or quality falls below or differs from that which it is purported or is represented to possess by its labeling;
(4) It contains a drug and the methods used in or the facilities or controls used for its manufacture, processing, or packaging do not conform to current good manufacturing practice regulations promulgated by the commissioner to assure that the drug meets the requirements of this chapter as to safety and has the identity and strength and meets the quality and purity characteristics that it purports or is represented to possess. In promulgating such regulations, the commissioner shall adopt the current good manufacturing practice regulations for Type A Medicated Articles and Type B and Type C Medicated Feeds established under authority of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless the commissioner determines that they are not appropriate to the conditions that exist in this state; or
(5) It contains viable weed seeds in amounts exceeding the limits that the commissioner establishes by rule or regulation.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 7; T.C.A., §44-1124; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, §§ 5, 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-115
Refund of promotion money
Status: in_force

If and when the national program pursuant to the Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983 (Public Law 98-180) establishes a procedure for the return of promotion moneys to the producer, at the producer's request, then and only then shall the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, upon written request of any producer, refund from the funds collected from that producer pursuant to this chapter the same proportion of moneys as the national program. The refund request by affidavit of the individual producers shall provide for the refund of moneys collected from that producer during the immediately preceding three-month period, except producers may request a partial refund. Refund forms shall be provided to producers at the producers' request by the committee, and producers desiring refunds shall file refund forms before the end of the month immediately following the three-month period for which the refund is being requested. Producers shall establish their right to a refund by providing copies of vouchers or sales receipts from processors or buyers showing contributions withheld from the producer pursuant to this chapter. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 15.
If and when the national program pursuant to the Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983 (Public Law 98-180) establishes a procedure for the return of promotion moneys to the producer, at the producer's request, then and only then shall the Tennessee dairy promotion committee, upon written request of any producer, refund from the funds collected from that producer pursuant to this chapter the same proportion of moneys as the national program. The refund request by affidavit of the individual producers shall provide for the refund of moneys collected from that producer during the immediately preceding three-month period, except producers may request a partial refund. Refund forms shall be provided to producers at the producers' request by the committee, and producers desiring refunds shall file refund forms before the end of the month immediately following the three-month period for which the refund is being requested. Producers shall establish their right to a refund by providing copies of vouchers or sales receipts from processors or buyers showing contributions withheld from the producer pursuant to this chapter.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-105
Labeling
Status: in_force

A commercial feed shall be labeled as follows: (1) In case of a commercial feed, except a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (A) The quantity statement; (B) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed; (C) The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms, as the commissioner by regulation determines, is required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods published by the AOAC International, or other methods approved by regulation; (D) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed; provided, that the commissioner by regulation may permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients that perform a similar function, or the commissioner may exempt commercial feeds, or any group thereof, from this requirement of an ingredient statement if the commissioner finds that this statement is not required in the interest of consumers; (E) The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed; (F) For those commercial feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and (G) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed; and (2) In the case of a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip, or other shipping document, bearing the following information: (A) Name and address of the manufacturer; (B) Name and address of the purchaser; (C) Date of delivery; (D) The product name and brand name, if any, and the net weight of each registered commercial feed used in the mixture, and the net weight of each other ingredient used; (E) For those customer-formula feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and (F) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the customer-formula feed. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 5; T.C.A., §44-1122; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, §§ 3, 4.
A commercial feed shall be labeled as follows:
(1) In case of a commercial feed, except a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label bearing the following information: (A) The quantity statement; (B) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed; (C) The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms, as the commissioner by regulation determines, is required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods published by the AOAC International, or other methods approved by regulation; (D) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed; provided, that the commissioner by regulation may permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients that perform a similar function, or the commissioner may exempt commercial feeds, or any group thereof, from this requirement of an ingredient statement if the commissioner finds that this statement is not required in the interest of consumers; (E) The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed; (F) For those commercial feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and (G) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed; and
(A) The quantity statement;
(B) The product name and the brand name, if any, under which the commercial feed is distributed;
(C) The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms, as the commissioner by regulation determines, is required to advise the user of the composition of the feed or to support claims made in the labeling. In all cases the substances or elements must be determinable by laboratory methods published by the AOAC International, or other methods approved by regulation;
(D) The common or usual name of each ingredient used in the manufacture of the commercial feed; provided, that the commissioner by regulation may permit the use of a collective term for a group of ingredients that perform a similar function, or the commissioner may exempt commercial feeds, or any group thereof, from this requirement of an ingredient statement if the commissioner finds that this statement is not required in the interest of consumers;
(E) The name and principal mailing address of the manufacturer or the person responsible for distributing the commercial feed;
(F) For those commercial feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and
(G) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the commercial feed; and
(2) In the case of a customer-formula feed, it shall be accompanied by a label, invoice, delivery slip, or other shipping document, bearing the following information: (A) Name and address of the manufacturer; (B) Name and address of the purchaser; (C) Date of delivery; (D) The product name and brand name, if any, and the net weight of each registered commercial feed used in the mixture, and the net weight of each other ingredient used; (E) For those customer-formula feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and (F) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the customer-formula feed.
(A) Name and address of the manufacturer;
(B) Name and address of the purchaser;
(C) Date of delivery;
(D) The product name and brand name, if any, and the net weight of each registered commercial feed used in the mixture, and the net weight of each other ingredient used;
(E) For those customer-formula feeds containing drugs, and for such other feeds as the commissioner may require by regulation, adequate directions for their safe and effective use; and
(F) Such precautionary statements as the commissioner by regulation determines are necessary for the safe and effective use of the customer-formula feed.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 5; T.C.A., §44-1122; Acts 1997 , ch. 55, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-107
Inspection program
Status: in_force

The state apiarist, assisted by the apiary inspectors identified in this chapter, has the authority and responsibility to establish and implement a program for inspection of apiaries throughout the state for the purpose of detecting regulated bee diseases and pests and for implementing control measures as needed to minimize the adverse impacts of those diseases and pests on the honeybee population in the state. The apiary inspection program will be conducted in accordance with standard procedures that are developed by the state apiarist. The state apiarist may require or supervise the treatment, destruction, or disposition of diseased bees or contaminated bee equipment or bee supplies in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of this chapter. Any apiary inspector duly authorized by the state apiarist has the authority to go upon any public or private property for the purpose of conducting an inspection of an apiary located on that property. The inspector shall make a reasonable effort to notify the beekeeper of a planned inspection prior to the actual inspection. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 8; 1999, ch. 192, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-207.
The state apiarist, assisted by the apiary inspectors identified in this chapter, has the authority and responsibility to establish and implement a program for inspection of apiaries throughout the state for the purpose of detecting regulated bee diseases and pests and for implementing control measures as needed to minimize the adverse impacts of those diseases and pests on the honeybee population in the state. The apiary inspection program will be conducted in accordance with standard procedures that are developed by the state apiarist. The state apiarist may require or supervise the treatment, destruction, or disposition of diseased bees or contaminated bee equipment or bee supplies in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated under the authority of this chapter. Any apiary inspector duly authorized by the state apiarist has the authority to go upon any public or private property for the purpose of conducting an inspection of an apiary located on that property. The inspector shall make a reasonable effort to notify the beekeeper of a planned inspection prior to the actual inspection.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 8; 1999, ch. 192, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-404 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-404
Recovery for death or injury to guide dogs
Status: in_force

If a person's guide dog is killed or sustains injuries that result in death or permanent disability caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, then the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for economic damages, which shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, both the cost of the guide dog as well as the cost of any specialized training the guide dog received. Acts 2004, ch. 957, § 3.
If a person's guide dog is killed or sustains injuries that result in death or permanent disability caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, then the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for economic damages, which shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, both the cost of the guide dog as well as the cost of any specialized training the guide dog received.
Acts 2004, ch. 957, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-108 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-108
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

The following acts and the causing of the following acts within this state are prohibited: (1) The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded; (2) The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed; (3) The distribution of agricultural commodities, such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, that are adulterated within the meaning of § 44-6-107(1) ; (4) The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of an order under § 44-6-112 ; (5) The failure or refusal to register in accordance with § 44-6-104 ; and (6) Failure to pay inspection fees and file reports as required by [former] § 44-6-109 [repealed]. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 8; T.C.A., § 44-1125.
The following acts and the causing of the following acts within this state are prohibited:
(1) The manufacture or distribution of any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded;
(2) The adulteration or misbranding of any commercial feed;
(3) The distribution of agricultural commodities, such as whole seed, hay, straw, stover, silage, cobs, husks, and hulls, that are adulterated within the meaning of § 44-6-107(1) ;
(4) The removal or disposal of a commercial feed in violation of an order under § 44-6-112 ;
(5) The failure or refusal to register in accordance with § 44-6-104 ; and
(6) Failure to pay inspection fees and file reports as required by [former] § 44-6-109 [repealed].
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 8; T.C.A., § 44-1125.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-106
Articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

(a) Each association formed under this chapter must prepare and file articles of incorporation setting forth: (1) The name of the association; (2) The purpose for which it is formed; (3) The place where its principal business will be transacted; (4) The term for which it is to exist, not exceeding fifty (50) years; and (5) (A) The number of directors of the association, which must be not less than five (5) and may be any number in excess of five (5); (B) The term of office of such directors; and (C) The names and addresses of those who are to serve as incorporating directors for the first term, and/or until the election and qualification of their successors. (b) The articles must be subscribed by the incorporators and acknowledged before an officer authorized by the law of this state to take and certify acknowledgments of deeds and conveyances, and shall be filed in accordance with the general incorporation laws of this state. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.7 (Williams, §3830.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2106.
(a) Each association formed under this chapter must prepare and file articles of incorporation setting forth: (1) The name of the association; (2) The purpose for which it is formed; (3) The place where its principal business will be transacted; (4) The term for which it is to exist, not exceeding fifty (50) years; and (5) (A) The number of directors of the association, which must be not less than five (5) and may be any number in excess of five (5); (B) The term of office of such directors; and (C) The names and addresses of those who are to serve as incorporating directors for the first term, and/or until the election and qualification of their successors.
(1) The name of the association;
(2) The purpose for which it is formed;
(3) The place where its principal business will be transacted;
(4) The term for which it is to exist, not exceeding fifty (50) years; and
(5) (A) The number of directors of the association, which must be not less than five (5) and may be any number in excess of five (5); (B) The term of office of such directors; and (C) The names and addresses of those who are to serve as incorporating directors for the first term, and/or until the election and qualification of their successors.
(A) The number of directors of the association, which must be not less than five (5) and may be any number in excess of five (5);
(B) The term of office of such directors; and
(C) The names and addresses of those who are to serve as incorporating directors for the first term, and/or until the election and qualification of their successors.
(b) The articles must be subscribed by the incorporators and acknowledged before an officer authorized by the law of this state to take and certify acknowledgments of deeds and conveyances, and shall be filed in accordance with the general incorporation laws of this state.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.7 (Williams, §3830.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-21-103 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 21 / Section 44-21-103
Bovine owner activities that preclude limitations on liability
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in § 44-21-102 shall prevent or limit the liability of a bovine owner if the owner: (1) Fails to post and maintain warning signs pursuant to § 44-21-104(a) ; (2) Fails to maintain proper fences and enclosures pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; or (3) Commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the person, and that act or omission caused the injury, loss, damage, or death. (b) Title 70, chapter 7 shall not apply to a bovine owner if the injury, loss, damage or death resulted from a bovine activity. Acts 2011, ch. 74, § 1.
(a) Nothing in § 44-21-102 shall prevent or limit the liability of a bovine owner if the owner: (1) Fails to post and maintain warning signs pursuant to § 44-21-104(a) ; (2) Fails to maintain proper fences and enclosures pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; or (3) Commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the person, and that act or omission caused the injury, loss, damage, or death.
(1) Fails to post and maintain warning signs pursuant to § 44-21-104(a) ;
(2) Fails to maintain proper fences and enclosures pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; or
(3) Commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for the safety of the person, and that act or omission caused the injury, loss, damage, or death.
(b) Title 70, chapter 7 shall not apply to a bovine owner if the injury, loss, damage or death resulted from a bovine activity.
Acts 2011, ch. 74, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-206 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-206
Rebuilding or repairing fences
Status: in_force

The like proceedings may be had in cases where partition fences are rebuilt or repaired by either of the joint proprietors, the jury of view being judges, in the first instance, of the necessity or advisability of the improvement. Code 1858, § 1690; Shan., § 3004; mod. Code 1932, § 5223; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1722, 44-9-206.
The like proceedings may be had in cases where partition fences are rebuilt or repaired by either of the joint proprietors, the jury of view being judges, in the first instance, of the necessity or advisability of the improvement.
Code 1858, § 1690; Shan., § 3004; mod. Code 1932, § 5223; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1722, 44-9-206.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-104
Paling and wire fence lawful
Status: in_force

The paling and wire fence is made a lawful fence; provided, that the fence is built upon good-sized, substantial posts, set firmly in the ground, not more than twelve feet (12') apart; and provided further, that there is firmly fastened upon these posts two (2) sets double-strand wire, one (1) near the top, the other near the bottom, into which there is woven substantial sawed or split palings, not less than three feet (3') long, with one (1) barbed wire one foot (1') above the paling, or four feet (4') without the wire, and not more than three inches (3") apart; but nothing in this section shall be construed as repealing any statute providing for lawful fences in this state. Acts 1899, ch. 374, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 2981a1; Code 1932, § 5205; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1704, 44-9-104.
The paling and wire fence is made a lawful fence; provided, that the fence is built upon good-sized, substantial posts, set firmly in the ground, not more than twelve feet (12') apart; and provided further, that there is firmly fastened upon these posts two (2) sets double-strand wire, one (1) near the top, the other near the bottom, into which there is woven substantial sawed or split palings, not less than three feet (3') long, with one (1) barbed wire one foot (1') above the paling, or four feet (4') without the wire, and not more than three inches (3") apart; but nothing in this section shall be construed as repealing any statute providing for lawful fences in this state.
Acts 1899, ch. 374, §§ 1, 2; Shan., § 2981a1; Code 1932, § 5205; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1704, 44-9-104.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-104
Applications for license - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license as a dealer shall be made to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner, which shall contain space for such information as the commissioner may reasonably require, including evidence of ability to comply with such standards, rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed by the commissioner. (b) Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a license fee based upon the following: (1) Dealer license fee to sell dogs or cats to research facilities - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); (2) Dealer license fee (wholesale) to sell dogs or cats for resale - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125); (3) Dealer license fee (retail) to buy dogs or cats for resale to be assessed as follows: (A) Transactions of up to 50 animals per year - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125); (B) Transactions of 51 to 150 animals per year - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); (C) Transactions of 151 to 300 animals per year - five hundred dollars ($500); (D) Transactions of 301 to 500 animals per year - seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750); and (E) Transactions of more than 500 animals per year - one thousand dollars ($1,000); and (4) Dealer license fee to transport dogs or cats in commerce - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125). Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-107; Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 1.
(a) An application for a license as a dealer shall be made to the commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner, which shall contain space for such information as the commissioner may reasonably require, including evidence of ability to comply with such standards, rules and regulations as are lawfully prescribed by the commissioner.
(b) Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a license fee based upon the following: (1) Dealer license fee to sell dogs or cats to research facilities - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); (2) Dealer license fee (wholesale) to sell dogs or cats for resale - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125); (3) Dealer license fee (retail) to buy dogs or cats for resale to be assessed as follows: (A) Transactions of up to 50 animals per year - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125); (B) Transactions of 51 to 150 animals per year - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); (C) Transactions of 151 to 300 animals per year - five hundred dollars ($500); (D) Transactions of 301 to 500 animals per year - seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750); and (E) Transactions of more than 500 animals per year - one thousand dollars ($1,000); and (4) Dealer license fee to transport dogs or cats in commerce - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125).
(1) Dealer license fee to sell dogs or cats to research facilities - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250);
(2) Dealer license fee (wholesale) to sell dogs or cats for resale - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125);
(3) Dealer license fee (retail) to buy dogs or cats for resale to be assessed as follows: (A) Transactions of up to 50 animals per year - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125); (B) Transactions of 51 to 150 animals per year - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250); (C) Transactions of 151 to 300 animals per year - five hundred dollars ($500); (D) Transactions of 301 to 500 animals per year - seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750); and (E) Transactions of more than 500 animals per year - one thousand dollars ($1,000); and
(A) Transactions of up to 50 animals per year - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125);
(B) Transactions of 51 to 150 animals per year - two hundred and fifty dollars ($250);
(C) Transactions of 151 to 300 animals per year - five hundred dollars ($500);
(D) Transactions of 301 to 500 animals per year - seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750); and
(E) Transactions of more than 500 animals per year - one thousand dollars ($1,000); and
(4) Dealer license fee to transport dogs or cats in commerce - one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125).
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-107; Acts 2002, ch. 774, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-305 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-305
Liability of persons not parties to agreement for trespass by stock
Status: in_force

Any person not a party to the agreement whose stock trespasses upon the common enclosure shall be liable to the injured party for all damages that the person sustains, and the party so damaged has all the rights and liens given by law to persons damaged by stock trespassing upon enclosures that are not common; provided, the common enclosure is at the time a lawful enclosure or fence. Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 5; Shan., § 3001a5; Code 1932, § 5220; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1719, 44-9-305.
Any person not a party to the agreement whose stock trespasses upon the common enclosure shall be liable to the injured party for all damages that the person sustains, and the party so damaged has all the rights and liens given by law to persons damaged by stock trespassing upon enclosures that are not common; provided, the common enclosure is at the time a lawful enclosure or fence.
Acts 1897, ch. 48, § 5; Shan., § 3001a5; Code 1932, § 5220; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1719, 44-9-305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-202 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-202
Fences to be erected and maintained at joint expense
Status: in_force

Partition fences may be erected and repaired at the expense, jointly, of the occupants or owners; or if a person makes a fence a partition fence, by joining to it or using it as such, that person shall pay to the person erecting it that person's proportion of the expense. Code 1858, § 1687; Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 1; Shan., § 2999; Code 1932, § 5214; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1713, 44-9-202.
Partition fences may be erected and repaired at the expense, jointly, of the occupants or owners; or if a person makes a fence a partition fence, by joining to it or using it as such, that person shall pay to the person erecting it that person's proportion of the expense.
Code 1858, § 1687; Acts 1875, ch. 64, § 1; Shan., § 2999; Code 1932, § 5214; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1713, 44-9-202.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-204 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-204
Reregistration of brands periodically - Fee - Forfeiture upon failure
Status: in_force

Every five (5) years, all brands shall be reregistered with the department. At least ninety (90) days prior to the date for reregistration of all brands, the department shall notify all persons having brands registered as to the date by which the brand must be reregistered. On or before the reregistration date, the person in whose name the brand is registered shall furnish any additional information as the department may require on forms furnished by the department. If any person having a registered brand fails to reregister the brand in that person's name, the brand shall be forfeited and shall be available for registration in the name of another person. Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 19, eff. 7/1/2015. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1213.
Every five (5) years, all brands shall be reregistered with the department. At least ninety (90) days prior to the date for reregistration of all brands, the department shall notify all persons having brands registered as to the date by which the brand must be reregistered. On or before the reregistration date, the person in whose name the brand is registered shall furnish any additional information as the department may require on forms furnished by the department. If any person having a registered brand fails to reregister the brand in that person's name, the brand shall be forfeited and shall be available for registration in the name of another person.
Amended by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 485,s 19, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1213.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-110 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-110
Quarantine-Unlawful to expose free-flying honeybees to disease, pest, or any substance known to kill bees
Status: in_force

(a) The state apiarist and the duly authorized apiary inspectors have the power and authority to declare a quarantine on any apiary found to be infected/infested with any regulated bee diseases or pests. Immediately after the apiary is declared to be infected/infested, a quarantine notice will be presented to the beekeeper and will include specific instructions as to required actions by the beekeeper. The appliances directly associated with that apiary shall be under quarantine and shall be subject to regulatory actions imposed by the department. The commissioner may declare a geographical area quarantine against any county, group of counties, region, or state where a regulated bee disease or pest is found in a sufficient number of apiaries that the infestation can be considered endemic. However, bees may not be moved from the quarantine area except by permission from the state apiarist or an apiary inspector. (b) It is unlawful for any person in the state to participate in or conduct a deliberate act that exposes free-flying honeybees to a known source of any regulated bee disease or pest or to any substance commonly known to kill bees. This section does not apply to farmers, gardeners, or others who are using legally registered pesticides in strict compliance with the label instructions. The deliberate acts that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any beeswax combs, beekeeping equipment, honey, or other substance known to be attractive to honeybees and capable of transmitting bee diseases or pests and known to have been in contact with or associated with sources of regulated bee diseases or pests; (2) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any honey, sugar syrup, corn syrup, or other substance known to be attractive to bees and to which some pesticide or other substance harmful to honeybees has been added; or (3) Producing, making, releasing, or otherwise causing any spray, smoke, fog, dust, or other substances to enter a beehive for the purpose of killing the bees therein except as requested by the owner of the bees or as required by a state regulatory order. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 11; T.C.A. § 44-15-210.
(a) The state apiarist and the duly authorized apiary inspectors have the power and authority to declare a quarantine on any apiary found to be infected/infested with any regulated bee diseases or pests. Immediately after the apiary is declared to be infected/infested, a quarantine notice will be presented to the beekeeper and will include specific instructions as to required actions by the beekeeper. The appliances directly associated with that apiary shall be under quarantine and shall be subject to regulatory actions imposed by the department. The commissioner may declare a geographical area quarantine against any county, group of counties, region, or state where a regulated bee disease or pest is found in a sufficient number of apiaries that the infestation can be considered endemic. However, bees may not be moved from the quarantine area except by permission from the state apiarist or an apiary inspector.
(b) It is unlawful for any person in the state to participate in or conduct a deliberate act that exposes free-flying honeybees to a known source of any regulated bee disease or pest or to any substance commonly known to kill bees. This section does not apply to farmers, gardeners, or others who are using legally registered pesticides in strict compliance with the label instructions. The deliberate acts that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any beeswax combs, beekeeping equipment, honey, or other substance known to be attractive to honeybees and capable of transmitting bee diseases or pests and known to have been in contact with or associated with sources of regulated bee diseases or pests; (2) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any honey, sugar syrup, corn syrup, or other substance known to be attractive to bees and to which some pesticide or other substance harmful to honeybees has been added; or (3) Producing, making, releasing, or otherwise causing any spray, smoke, fog, dust, or other substances to enter a beehive for the purpose of killing the bees therein except as requested by the owner of the bees or as required by a state regulatory order.
(1) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any beeswax combs, beekeeping equipment, honey, or other substance known to be attractive to honeybees and capable of transmitting bee diseases or pests and known to have been in contact with or associated with sources of regulated bee diseases or pests;
(2) Placing in a location that is accessible to free-flying honeybees any honey, sugar syrup, corn syrup, or other substance known to be attractive to bees and to which some pesticide or other substance harmful to honeybees has been added; or
(3) Producing, making, releasing, or otherwise causing any spray, smoke, fog, dust, or other substances to enter a beehive for the purpose of killing the bees therein except as requested by the owner of the bees or as required by a state regulatory order.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 11; T.C.A. § 44-15-210.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-106
Damages for trespass - Determination - Recovery
Status: in_force

(a) When any trespass has been committed by horses, cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, or other stock upon the cleared and cultivated ground of any person having the livestock fenced, as is described in §§ 44-8-101 - 44-8-105, the person may complain to a judge of the court of general sessions of the county, who shall cause two (2) discreet and impartial freeholders to be summoned, and with them shall view and examine, on oath of the freeholders to do justice, whether the complainant's fence is a lawful fence, and what damage, if any, the person has sustained by the trespass, and certify the result of this view and examination under the hands and seals of the judge and freeholders, which certificate the judge shall deliver to the complainant. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the plaintiff's demand. (b) The owner of the stock shall be entitled to a hearing, but, if not successful, shall make full satisfaction for the trespass and damages to the party injured, to be recovered as the damages and costs, subject to the right of appeal of either party. To secure the payment of any judgment, execution may be levied upon the stock committing the trespass; and after ten (10) days' notice the stock may be sold to satisfy the judgment so recovered. Acts 1897, ch. 91, § 1; Shan., § 2982a1; mod. Code 1932, § 5207; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1706; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-9-106.
(a) When any trespass has been committed by horses, cattle, hogs, goats, sheep, or other stock upon the cleared and cultivated ground of any person having the livestock fenced, as is described in §§ 44-8-101 - 44-8-105, the person may complain to a judge of the court of general sessions of the county, who shall cause two (2) discreet and impartial freeholders to be summoned, and with them shall view and examine, on oath of the freeholders to do justice, whether the complainant's fence is a lawful fence, and what damage, if any, the person has sustained by the trespass, and certify the result of this view and examination under the hands and seals of the judge and freeholders, which certificate the judge shall deliver to the complainant. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the plaintiff's demand.
(b) The owner of the stock shall be entitled to a hearing, but, if not successful, shall make full satisfaction for the trespass and damages to the party injured, to be recovered as the damages and costs, subject to the right of appeal of either party. To secure the payment of any judgment, execution may be levied upon the stock committing the trespass; and after ten (10) days' notice the stock may be sold to satisfy the judgment so recovered.
Acts 1897, ch. 91, § 1; Shan., § 2982a1; mod. Code 1932, § 5207; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1706; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-9-106.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-21-104 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 21 / Section 44-21-104
Warning signs
Status: in_force

(a) A bovine owner shall post and maintain signs that contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b). The signs shall be placed in clearly visible locations on or near stables, corrals, fences, enclosures or arenas where the owner conducts bovine activities. The warning notice specified in subsection (b) shall appear on the sign in black letters, with each letter to be a minimum of one inch (1") in height. (b) The signs described in subsection (a) shall contain the following warning notice: WARNING Under Tennessee Law, a bovine owner is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death of a person resulting from the inherent risks of bovine activities, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, title 44, chapter 21. Acts 2011 , ch. 74, § 1.
(a) A bovine owner shall post and maintain signs that contain the warning notice specified in subsection (b). The signs shall be placed in clearly visible locations on or near stables, corrals, fences, enclosures or arenas where the owner conducts bovine activities. The warning notice specified in subsection (b) shall appear on the sign in black letters, with each letter to be a minimum of one inch (1") in height.
(b) The signs described in subsection (a) shall contain the following warning notice: WARNING Under Tennessee Law, a bovine owner is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death of a person resulting from the inherent risks of bovine activities, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, title 44, chapter 21.
WARNING
Under Tennessee Law, a bovine owner is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death of a person resulting from the inherent risks of bovine activities, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, title 44, chapter 21.
Acts 2011 , ch. 74, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-410 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-410
Bitches to be confined while proud
Status: in_force

Every owner of a bitch is required to confine the same for twenty-four (24) days during the time the bitch is proud. Acts 1901, ch. 122, § 1; Shan., § 2853a1; Code 1932, § 5083; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1410, 44-8-110.
Every owner of a bitch is required to confine the same for twenty-four (24) days during the time the bitch is proud.
Acts 1901, ch. 122, § 1; Shan., § 2853a1; Code 1932, § 5083; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1410, 44-8-110.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-11-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 11 / Section 44-11-106
Refusal to grant or renew license - Suspension or revocation - Grounds - Notice and hearing - Review
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may decline to grant or to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license upon the following grounds: (1) The licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, order, or regulation issued under this chapter; (2) The licensee has knowingly received on consignment or sold or exchanged stolen livestock or mortgaged livestock without authority from the owner or mortgagee; (3) The licensee has been guilty of misrepresentation, deception, or fraud in any material particular in securing the license; (4) The licensee has failed to keep records as required by this chapter; (5) The licensee has failed to practice measures of sanitation and has failed to provide for the adequate yarding, housing, holding, and feeding of livestock; (6) The licensee, in the case of livestock weighed on the licensee's scales and sold by weight, has knowingly quoted incorrect weights or has failed to have the scales regularly inspected and tested; (7) [Deleted by 2010 amendment.] (8) The licensee has engaged in any illegal activity on the premises where the community sale is located, the business violates the zoning regulations of any county, municipal, or regional planning commission, or the licensee has failed to comply with such rules and regulations as have been duly adopted in accordance with this chapter; (9) The licensee has failed to comply with the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, compiled in 7 U.S.C. §§ 2901 - 2911 , or the Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act, compiled in § 43-29-101 et seq.; (10) The licensee has failed to make payment after a sale or has made payment with insufficient funds to consigners for livestock sold through the market; or (11) The licensee has been determined to be insolvent by the commissioner. (b) When any of the foregoing have not been fully complied with, or if there has been a violation of this chapter, the commissioner may give notice to the applicant for a license, or a holder of a license, that the commissioner will conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining whether the commissioner should decline to grant, renew, or suspend or revoke a license pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3. The findings of the commissioner shall be final, and may be reviewed in the chancery court of Davidson County, by the common law writ of certiorari. When zoning is the question involved, the commissioner shall notify the applicant or holder of the license of the violation, and the applicant or holder shall then have only the rights granted in the zoning ordinance or regulation relative to a hearing and appeal, and shall prosecute the application for a hearing and appeal solely under the particular local zoning ordinance or regulation. Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 7; T.C.A., §44-2306; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, §§ 11, 12.
(a) The commissioner may decline to grant or to renew a license, or may suspend or revoke a license upon the following grounds: (1) The licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, order, or regulation issued under this chapter; (2) The licensee has knowingly received on consignment or sold or exchanged stolen livestock or mortgaged livestock without authority from the owner or mortgagee; (3) The licensee has been guilty of misrepresentation, deception, or fraud in any material particular in securing the license; (4) The licensee has failed to keep records as required by this chapter; (5) The licensee has failed to practice measures of sanitation and has failed to provide for the adequate yarding, housing, holding, and feeding of livestock; (6) The licensee, in the case of livestock weighed on the licensee's scales and sold by weight, has knowingly quoted incorrect weights or has failed to have the scales regularly inspected and tested; (7) [Deleted by 2010 amendment.] (8) The licensee has engaged in any illegal activity on the premises where the community sale is located, the business violates the zoning regulations of any county, municipal, or regional planning commission, or the licensee has failed to comply with such rules and regulations as have been duly adopted in accordance with this chapter; (9) The licensee has failed to comply with the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, compiled in 7 U.S.C. §§ 2901 - 2911 , or the Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act, compiled in § 43-29-101 et seq.; (10) The licensee has failed to make payment after a sale or has made payment with insufficient funds to consigners for livestock sold through the market; or (11) The licensee has been determined to be insolvent by the commissioner.
(1) The licensee has violated any provision of this chapter or any rule, order, or regulation issued under this chapter;
(2) The licensee has knowingly received on consignment or sold or exchanged stolen livestock or mortgaged livestock without authority from the owner or mortgagee;
(3) The licensee has been guilty of misrepresentation, deception, or fraud in any material particular in securing the license;
(4) The licensee has failed to keep records as required by this chapter;
(5) The licensee has failed to practice measures of sanitation and has failed to provide for the adequate yarding, housing, holding, and feeding of livestock;
(6) The licensee, in the case of livestock weighed on the licensee's scales and sold by weight, has knowingly quoted incorrect weights or has failed to have the scales regularly inspected and tested;
(7) [Deleted by 2010 amendment.]
(8) The licensee has engaged in any illegal activity on the premises where the community sale is located, the business violates the zoning regulations of any county, municipal, or regional planning commission, or the licensee has failed to comply with such rules and regulations as have been duly adopted in accordance with this chapter;
(9) The licensee has failed to comply with the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, compiled in 7 U.S.C. §§ 2901 - 2911 , or the Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act, compiled in § 43-29-101 et seq.;
(10) The licensee has failed to make payment after a sale or has made payment with insufficient funds to consigners for livestock sold through the market; or
(11) The licensee has been determined to be insolvent by the commissioner.
(b) When any of the foregoing have not been fully complied with, or if there has been a violation of this chapter, the commissioner may give notice to the applicant for a license, or a holder of a license, that the commissioner will conduct a hearing for the purpose of determining whether the commissioner should decline to grant, renew, or suspend or revoke a license pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, part 3. The findings of the commissioner shall be final, and may be reviewed in the chancery court of Davidson County, by the common law writ of certiorari. When zoning is the question involved, the commissioner shall notify the applicant or holder of the license of the violation, and the applicant or holder shall then have only the rights granted in the zoning ordinance or regulation relative to a hearing and appeal, and shall prosecute the application for a hearing and appeal solely under the particular local zoning ordinance or regulation.
Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 7; T.C.A., §44-2306; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, §§ 11, 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-102 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-102
Various materials constituting sufficient fencing - Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The following types of fence are deemed sufficient: (1) Stone. A substantial stone fence or wall, three and one-half feet (31/2') high; (2) Plank and post and rail. A post and plank or post and rail fence four feet (4') high; (3) Rail. A common worm or crooked rail fence five feet (5') high; (4) Bank. Every bank or other means used as a fence, or part of a fence, equivalent, as an obstruction to stock, to either of the three (3) classes of fence above named; (5) Planks and wire. Any enclosure made by nailing fast two (2) sound planks, each not less than six inches (6") wide, to posts set firmly in the ground not more than eight feet (8') apart, the bottom plank to be not more than three inches (3") from the ground, and the second plank from the ground not more than four inches (4") from the first; and then by stretching not less than four (4) strands of barbed wire tightly between the posts above the planks, the topmost wire to be not less than four and one-half feet (41/2') from the ground, and the bottom wire to be four inches (4") from the topmost plank; the next wire from the bottom one to be nine inches (9") from the topmost plank, and the third wire from the bottom to be twenty-one inches (21") from the topmost plank, the above distance as nearly as practicable; (6) Osage orange. Bois d' arc or Osage orange fences, wholly of bois d' arc or Osage orange, or in part of bois d' arc or Osage orange, and in part of wire or other material, at least four feet (4') high, and at least eighteen inches (18") across the top and sufficiently close to prevent stock of all kinds from passing through; and (7) Wire. Any enclosure made by nine (9) smooth, horizontal wires, the bottom and top or first and ninth of which are to be standard number nine (9), and the other seven (7) standard number eleven (11) wires; the first wire to be placed upon or very near the ground; the second three and one-half inches (31/2") from the first; the third three and one-half inches (31/2") from the second; the fourth four inches (4") from the third; the fifth four inches (4") from the fourth; the sixth six inches (6") from the fifth; the seventh eight inches (8") from the sixth; the eighth ten inches (10") from the seventh; the ninth ten inches (10") from the eighth. The vertical stays or pickets are to be two feet (2') apart between the first or ground wire and the fifth, and from the fifth to the top or ninth wire four feet (4') apart. The posts are to be one (1) rod apart and well stayed at the ends of the fence, so as to keep the fence from sagging. (b) In addition to subsection (a), sufficient fencing shall include: (1) A fence constructed from synthetic materials commonly sold for fencing, if such materials are installed pursuant to generally acceptable standards, to confine or restrict the movement of farm animals; and (2) Systems or devices based on technology generally accepted as appropriate for the confinement or restriction of farm animals. (c) The commissioner of agriculture may adopt rules and regulations regarding sufficient fencing consistent with this part to provide greater specificity as to the requirements of sufficient fencing. The absence of any such rule or regulation shall not affect the validity or applicability of this section or any section of this part as such sections relate to what constitutes sufficient fencing. Code 1858, § 1682; Acts 1877, ch. 35, §§ 2, 3; 1883, ch. 46, § 2; 1899, ch. 332, § 1; Shan., § 2980; mod. Code 1932, § 5203; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1702, 44-9-102; Acts 1999, ch. 266, § 1.
(a) The following types of fence are deemed sufficient: (1) Stone. A substantial stone fence or wall, three and one-half feet (31/2') high; (2) Plank and post and rail. A post and plank or post and rail fence four feet (4') high; (3) Rail. A common worm or crooked rail fence five feet (5') high; (4) Bank. Every bank or other means used as a fence, or part of a fence, equivalent, as an obstruction to stock, to either of the three (3) classes of fence above named; (5) Planks and wire. Any enclosure made by nailing fast two (2) sound planks, each not less than six inches (6") wide, to posts set firmly in the ground not more than eight feet (8') apart, the bottom plank to be not more than three inches (3") from the ground, and the second plank from the ground not more than four inches (4") from the first; and then by stretching not less than four (4) strands of barbed wire tightly between the posts above the planks, the topmost wire to be not less than four and one-half feet (41/2') from the ground, and the bottom wire to be four inches (4") from the topmost plank; the next wire from the bottom one to be nine inches (9") from the topmost plank, and the third wire from the bottom to be twenty-one inches (21") from the topmost plank, the above distance as nearly as practicable; (6) Osage orange. Bois d' arc or Osage orange fences, wholly of bois d' arc or Osage orange, or in part of bois d' arc or Osage orange, and in part of wire or other material, at least four feet (4') high, and at least eighteen inches (18") across the top and sufficiently close to prevent stock of all kinds from passing through; and (7) Wire. Any enclosure made by nine (9) smooth, horizontal wires, the bottom and top or first and ninth of which are to be standard number nine (9), and the other seven (7) standard number eleven (11) wires; the first wire to be placed upon or very near the ground; the second three and one-half inches (31/2") from the first; the third three and one-half inches (31/2") from the second; the fourth four inches (4") from the third; the fifth four inches (4") from the fourth; the sixth six inches (6") from the fifth; the seventh eight inches (8") from the sixth; the eighth ten inches (10") from the seventh; the ninth ten inches (10") from the eighth. The vertical stays or pickets are to be two feet (2') apart between the first or ground wire and the fifth, and from the fifth to the top or ninth wire four feet (4') apart. The posts are to be one (1) rod apart and well stayed at the ends of the fence, so as to keep the fence from sagging.
(1) Stone. A substantial stone fence or wall, three and one-half feet (31/2') high;
(2) Plank and post and rail. A post and plank or post and rail fence four feet (4') high;
(3) Rail. A common worm or crooked rail fence five feet (5') high;
(4) Bank. Every bank or other means used as a fence, or part of a fence, equivalent, as an obstruction to stock, to either of the three (3) classes of fence above named;
(5) Planks and wire. Any enclosure made by nailing fast two (2) sound planks, each not less than six inches (6") wide, to posts set firmly in the ground not more than eight feet (8') apart, the bottom plank to be not more than three inches (3") from the ground, and the second plank from the ground not more than four inches (4") from the first; and then by stretching not less than four (4) strands of barbed wire tightly between the posts above the planks, the topmost wire to be not less than four and one-half feet (41/2') from the ground, and the bottom wire to be four inches (4") from the topmost plank; the next wire from the bottom one to be nine inches (9") from the topmost plank, and the third wire from the bottom to be twenty-one inches (21") from the topmost plank, the above distance as nearly as practicable;
(6) Osage orange. Bois d' arc or Osage orange fences, wholly of bois d' arc or Osage orange, or in part of bois d' arc or Osage orange, and in part of wire or other material, at least four feet (4') high, and at least eighteen inches (18") across the top and sufficiently close to prevent stock of all kinds from passing through; and
(7) Wire. Any enclosure made by nine (9) smooth, horizontal wires, the bottom and top or first and ninth of which are to be standard number nine (9), and the other seven (7) standard number eleven (11) wires; the first wire to be placed upon or very near the ground; the second three and one-half inches (31/2") from the first; the third three and one-half inches (31/2") from the second; the fourth four inches (4") from the third; the fifth four inches (4") from the fourth; the sixth six inches (6") from the fifth; the seventh eight inches (8") from the sixth; the eighth ten inches (10") from the seventh; the ninth ten inches (10") from the eighth. The vertical stays or pickets are to be two feet (2') apart between the first or ground wire and the fifth, and from the fifth to the top or ninth wire four feet (4') apart. The posts are to be one (1) rod apart and well stayed at the ends of the fence, so as to keep the fence from sagging.
(b) In addition to subsection (a), sufficient fencing shall include: (1) A fence constructed from synthetic materials commonly sold for fencing, if such materials are installed pursuant to generally acceptable standards, to confine or restrict the movement of farm animals; and (2) Systems or devices based on technology generally accepted as appropriate for the confinement or restriction of farm animals.
(1) A fence constructed from synthetic materials commonly sold for fencing, if such materials are installed pursuant to generally acceptable standards, to confine or restrict the movement of farm animals; and
(2) Systems or devices based on technology generally accepted as appropriate for the confinement or restriction of farm animals.
(c) The commissioner of agriculture may adopt rules and regulations regarding sufficient fencing consistent with this part to provide greater specificity as to the requirements of sufficient fencing. The absence of any such rule or regulation shall not affect the validity or applicability of this section or any section of this part as such sections relate to what constitutes sufficient fencing.
Code 1858, § 1682; Acts 1877, ch. 35, §§ 2, 3; 1883, ch. 46, § 2; 1899, ch. 332, § 1; Shan., § 2980; mod. Code 1932, § 5203; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1702, 44-9-102; Acts 1999, ch. 266, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-18-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 18 / Section 44-18-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Dairy farm" means any place or premises where one (1) or more cows are kept and from which a part or all of the milk or milk products is provided, sold or offered for sale to a milk plant, transfer station or receiving station; (2) "Department" means the department of environment and conservation, and includes any officer, agency or designee of that department; (3) "Established date of operation" means the date on which a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house commenced operating. If the physical facilities of the feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house are subsequently expanded, the established date of operation for each expansion is deemed to be a separate and independent "established date of operation" established as of this date of commencement of the expanded operations, and the commencement of expanded operations shall not divest the feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house of a previously established date of operation; (4) "Established date of ownership" means the date of the recording of an appropriate muniment of title establishing the ownership of realty; (5) "Feedlot" means a lot, yard, corral or other area in which livestock are confined, primarily for the purposes of feeding, growing, raising, or birthing prior to slaughter. "Feedlot" does not include areas that are used for the raising of crops or other vegetation upon which livestock are allowed to graze or feed; (6) "Livestock" means all equine as well as animals that are being raised primarily for use as food or fiber for human utilization or consumption including, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and poultry; (7) "Materially affects" means prohibits or regulates with respect to the location, or the emission of noise, effluent, odors, sewage, waste or similar products resulting from the operation or the location or use of buildings, machinery, vehicles, equipment or other real or personal property used in the operation of a livestock feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house; (8) "Nuisance" means and includes public or private nuisance as defined either by statute or by the common law; (9) "Nuisance action or proceeding" means and includes every action, claim or proceeding, whether brought at law, in equity or as an administrative proceeding, that is based on nuisance; (10) "Owner or operator" means any person who owns, leases, operates, controls or supervises a feedlot; (11) "Poultry production house" means any place or premises where chickens are kept for the production of eggs or broilers for resale to processors, wholesalers or retailers; (12) "Regulations" means a resolution by the county legislative body or an ordinance by the governing body of any municipality regulating or prohibiting the normal noises of animals or fowls, the noises in the operation of the equipment, the odors normally associated with any feedlot, dairy farm, or poultry production house, or the preclusion of any animals or fowls from within the city or from within a defined area of the county; (13) "Rule of the department" means a rule as defined in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that materially affects the operation of a feedlot, dairy farm, or poultry production house and that has been adopted by the department. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to empower the department to make any rule; and (14) "Zoning requirement" means a regulation or ordinance that has been adopted by a city, county, township, school district, or any special-purpose district or authority, that materially affects the operation of a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to empower any agency described in this definition to make any regulation or ordinance. Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-6701; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 1; 1996, ch. 792, §2; 2002, ch. 635, §§ 1, 2.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Dairy farm" means any place or premises where one (1) or more cows are kept and from which a part or all of the milk or milk products is provided, sold or offered for sale to a milk plant, transfer station or receiving station;
(2) "Department" means the department of environment and conservation, and includes any officer, agency or designee of that department;
(3) "Established date of operation" means the date on which a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house commenced operating. If the physical facilities of the feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house are subsequently expanded, the established date of operation for each expansion is deemed to be a separate and independent "established date of operation" established as of this date of commencement of the expanded operations, and the commencement of expanded operations shall not divest the feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house of a previously established date of operation;
(4) "Established date of ownership" means the date of the recording of an appropriate muniment of title establishing the ownership of realty;
(5) "Feedlot" means a lot, yard, corral or other area in which livestock are confined, primarily for the purposes of feeding, growing, raising, or birthing prior to slaughter. "Feedlot" does not include areas that are used for the raising of crops or other vegetation upon which livestock are allowed to graze or feed;
(6) "Livestock" means all equine as well as animals that are being raised primarily for use as food or fiber for human utilization or consumption including, but not limited to, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and poultry;
(7) "Materially affects" means prohibits or regulates with respect to the location, or the emission of noise, effluent, odors, sewage, waste or similar products resulting from the operation or the location or use of buildings, machinery, vehicles, equipment or other real or personal property used in the operation of a livestock feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house;
(8) "Nuisance" means and includes public or private nuisance as defined either by statute or by the common law;
(9) "Nuisance action or proceeding" means and includes every action, claim or proceeding, whether brought at law, in equity or as an administrative proceeding, that is based on nuisance;
(10) "Owner or operator" means any person who owns, leases, operates, controls or supervises a feedlot;
(11) "Poultry production house" means any place or premises where chickens are kept for the production of eggs or broilers for resale to processors, wholesalers or retailers;
(12) "Regulations" means a resolution by the county legislative body or an ordinance by the governing body of any municipality regulating or prohibiting the normal noises of animals or fowls, the noises in the operation of the equipment, the odors normally associated with any feedlot, dairy farm, or poultry production house, or the preclusion of any animals or fowls from within the city or from within a defined area of the county;
(13) "Rule of the department" means a rule as defined in the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, that materially affects the operation of a feedlot, dairy farm, or poultry production house and that has been adopted by the department. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to empower the department to make any rule; and
(14) "Zoning requirement" means a regulation or ordinance that has been adopted by a city, county, township, school district, or any special-purpose district or authority, that materially affects the operation of a feedlot, dairy farm or poultry production house. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to empower any agency described in this definition to make any regulation or ordinance.
Acts 1979, ch. 138, § 1; T.C.A., § 53-6701; Acts 1992, ch. 693, § 1; 1996, ch. 792, §2; 2002, ch. 635, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-106 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-106
Petition for assessment
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner has received a petition signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the producers of milk in the state of Tennessee, the commissioner shall publish the filing of the petition through the medium of the public press in the state within fifteen (15) days of the receipt thereof. The petition shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Date; (2) Amount of assessment sought, subject to the limits set forth in this chapter, and any change in assessment sought or the termination of an existing assessment; (3) The date when, if approved, the assessment, change in assessment or termination of an existing assessment will take effect; and (4) A statement that the persons signing the petition are producers in Tennessee holding a valid producer permit or certification issued by the department. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 6.
Whenever the commissioner has received a petition signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the producers of milk in the state of Tennessee, the commissioner shall publish the filing of the petition through the medium of the public press in the state within fifteen (15) days of the receipt thereof. The petition shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Date;
(2) Amount of assessment sought, subject to the limits set forth in this chapter, and any change in assessment sought or the termination of an existing assessment;
(3) The date when, if approved, the assessment, change in assessment or termination of an existing assessment will take effect; and
(4) A statement that the persons signing the petition are producers in Tennessee holding a valid producer permit or certification issued by the department.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-117 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-117
Application of general corporation laws
Status: in_force

(a) The general corporation laws of this state, and the powers and rights under those laws, shall apply to the associations organized under this chapter, except where those provisions are in conflict with or inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter. (b) None of the provisions of the general insurance laws of the state shall apply to any association or corporation organized under this chapter, except that the department of commerce and insurance shall act in a supervisory capacity and shall be authorized to make an inspection and investigation of the associations' or corporations' books and activities, and may require any reports from the associations or corporations that, in the judgment of the commissioner, are deemed to the best interest of the public. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.18 (Williams, § 3830.20); impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2117.
(a) The general corporation laws of this state, and the powers and rights under those laws, shall apply to the associations organized under this chapter, except where those provisions are in conflict with or inconsistent with the express provisions of this chapter.
(b) None of the provisions of the general insurance laws of the state shall apply to any association or corporation organized under this chapter, except that the department of commerce and insurance shall act in a supervisory capacity and shall be authorized to make an inspection and investigation of the associations' or corporations' books and activities, and may require any reports from the associations or corporations that, in the judgment of the commissioner, are deemed to the best interest of the public.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 18; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.18 (Williams, § 3830.20); impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2117.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-501 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-501
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as "The Tennessee Spay/Neuter Law." Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 2.
This part shall be known and may be cited as "The Tennessee Spay/Neuter Law."
Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-201 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-201
Owners of dogs are liable for livestock killed
Status: in_force

Where any dog shall kill, or in any manner damage, any livestock in this state, the owner or harborer of such dog shall be liable, in an action for damage, to the owner of such livestock. Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 1; Shan., § 2871; mod. Code 1932, § 5105; Acts 1949, ch. 262, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 5105; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-101.
Where any dog shall kill, or in any manner damage, any livestock in this state, the owner or harborer of such dog shall be liable, in an action for damage, to the owner of such livestock.
Acts 1859-1860, ch. 45, § 1; Shan., § 2871; mod. Code 1932, § 5105; Acts 1949, ch. 262, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 5105; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-7-208 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 7 / Section 44-7-208
Unlawful to use unregistered brand or deface brand
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for: (1) Any person to use any brand for branding cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals, unless the brand is registered with the department; (2) Any person to obliterate, alter or deface the brand of any animals; or (3) Any person operating or owning a livestock market to fail to keep a copy of the register of brands furnished to such person by the department in a place easily accessible to interested parties. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 8; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1217.
It is unlawful for:
(1) Any person to use any brand for branding cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses, and other animals, unless the brand is registered with the department;
(2) Any person to obliterate, alter or deface the brand of any animals; or
(3) Any person operating or owning a livestock market to fail to keep a copy of the register of brands furnished to such person by the department in a place easily accessible to interested parties.
Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 8; 1970, ch. 374, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1217.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-115 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-115
Annual reports
Status: in_force

Each association formed under this chapter shall prepare and make out an annual report on forms to be furnished by the commissioner of commerce and insurance, containing: (1) The name of the association; (2) Its principal place of business; (3) A general statement of its business operations during the fiscal year, showing the number of members, amount of membership fees received, and the amount of prescribed protective fees received; (4) The total expenses of operations; (5) The amount of its indebtedness or liability; (6) Its balance sheets; and (7) Such other information as may be required by the commissioner. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.16 (Williams, § 3830.17); impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2115.
Each association formed under this chapter shall prepare and make out an annual report on forms to be furnished by the commissioner of commerce and insurance, containing:
(1) The name of the association;
(2) Its principal place of business;
(3) A general statement of its business operations during the fiscal year, showing the number of members, amount of membership fees received, and the amount of prescribed protective fees received;
(4) The total expenses of operations;
(5) The amount of its indebtedness or liability;
(6) Its balance sheets; and
(7) Such other information as may be required by the commissioner.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 15; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.16 (Williams, § 3830.17); impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 137, § 2; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2115.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-303 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-303
Methods allowed
Status: in_force

(a) Sodium pentobarbital and such other agents as may be specifically approved by the rules of the board of veterinary medicine shall be the only methods used for euthanasia of non-livestock animals by public and private agencies, animal shelters and other facilities operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals. A lethal solution shall be used in the following order of preference: (1) Intravenous injection by hypodermic needle; (2) Intraperitoneal injection by hypodermic needle; (3) Intracardial injection by hypodermic needle, but only if performed on heavily sedated, anesthetized or comatose animals; or (4) Solution or powder added to food. (b) A non-livestock animal may be tranquilized with an approved and humane substance before any form of euthanasia involving a lethal injection is performed, but the animal must be tranquilized if the euthanasia is performed by the method described in subdivision (a)(3). (c) Succinylcholine chloride, curare, curariform mixtures, strychnine, nicotine, chloral hydrate, magnesium or potassium or any substance that acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent, or any chamber that causes a change in body oxygen may not be used on any non-livestock animal for the purpose of euthanasia. Any such chamber in use as of July 1, 2001, shall be phased out and shall not be used on or after July 1, 2002. (d) Euthanasia shall be performed only by a licensed veterinarian, Tennessee veterinarian medical technician or an employee or agent of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals, provided that the Tennessee veterinarian medical technician, employee or agent has successfully completed a euthanasia-technician certification course. The curriculum for such course must be approved by the board of veterinary medical examiners and must include, at a minimum, knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior and physiology; animal restraint and handling as it pertains to euthanasia; the pharmacology, proper dosages, administration techniques of euthanasia solution, verification of death techniques, laws regulating the storage, security and accountability of euthanasia solutions; euthanasia technician stress management and the proper disposal of euthanized non-livestock animals. (e) An employee, agent or Tennessee veterinarian medical technician performing euthanasia prior to July 1, 2001, who previously passed an approved euthanasia-technician certification course will be accepted as qualified under this part to perform euthanasia on non-livestock animals. Any other employee, agent or Tennessee veterinarian medical technician seeking to perform euthanasia on non-livestock animals on or after July 1, 2001, must obtain certification prior to performing any such euthanasia. (f) A non-livestock animal may not be left unattended between the time euthanasia procedures are first begun and the time that death occurs, nor may its body be disposed of until a qualified person confirms death. (g) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, whenever an emergency situation exists in the field that requires the immediate euthanasia of an injured, dangerous or severely diseased non-livestock animal, a law enforcement officer, a veterinarian, or agent of a local animal control unit or the designee of such an agent may humanely destroy the non-livestock animal. (h) For purposes of this part, "non-livestock animal" shall have the meaning set forth in § 39-14-201 . (i) The attorney general and reporter may bring an action to enjoin any violation of this part. (j) Any person who violates this part is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (k) These provisions shall not apply to exotic animals being held under the authority of title 70, chapter 4, part 4, and Rule 1660-1-18-.05 of the Official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee. Acts 1980, ch. 482, § 3; 1997 , ch. 106, §§ 8, 9; 2001, ch. 70, § 1; 2008 , ch. 639, § 1.
(a) Sodium pentobarbital and such other agents as may be specifically approved by the rules of the board of veterinary medicine shall be the only methods used for euthanasia of non-livestock animals by public and private agencies, animal shelters and other facilities operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals. A lethal solution shall be used in the following order of preference: (1) Intravenous injection by hypodermic needle; (2) Intraperitoneal injection by hypodermic needle; (3) Intracardial injection by hypodermic needle, but only if performed on heavily sedated, anesthetized or comatose animals; or (4) Solution or powder added to food.
(1) Intravenous injection by hypodermic needle;
(2) Intraperitoneal injection by hypodermic needle;
(3) Intracardial injection by hypodermic needle, but only if performed on heavily sedated, anesthetized or comatose animals; or
(4) Solution or powder added to food.
(b) A non-livestock animal may be tranquilized with an approved and humane substance before any form of euthanasia involving a lethal injection is performed, but the animal must be tranquilized if the euthanasia is performed by the method described in subdivision (a)(3).
(c) Succinylcholine chloride, curare, curariform mixtures, strychnine, nicotine, chloral hydrate, magnesium or potassium or any substance that acts as a neuromuscular blocking agent, or any chamber that causes a change in body oxygen may not be used on any non-livestock animal for the purpose of euthanasia. Any such chamber in use as of July 1, 2001, shall be phased out and shall not be used on or after July 1, 2002.
(d) Euthanasia shall be performed only by a licensed veterinarian, Tennessee veterinarian medical technician or an employee or agent of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals, provided that the Tennessee veterinarian medical technician, employee or agent has successfully completed a euthanasia-technician certification course. The curriculum for such course must be approved by the board of veterinary medical examiners and must include, at a minimum, knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior and physiology; animal restraint and handling as it pertains to euthanasia; the pharmacology, proper dosages, administration techniques of euthanasia solution, verification of death techniques, laws regulating the storage, security and accountability of euthanasia solutions; euthanasia technician stress management and the proper disposal of euthanized non-livestock animals.
(e) An employee, agent or Tennessee veterinarian medical technician performing euthanasia prior to July 1, 2001, who previously passed an approved euthanasia-technician certification course will be accepted as qualified under this part to perform euthanasia on non-livestock animals. Any other employee, agent or Tennessee veterinarian medical technician seeking to perform euthanasia on non-livestock animals on or after July 1, 2001, must obtain certification prior to performing any such euthanasia.
(f) A non-livestock animal may not be left unattended between the time euthanasia procedures are first begun and the time that death occurs, nor may its body be disposed of until a qualified person confirms death.
(g) Notwithstanding this section or any other law to the contrary, whenever an emergency situation exists in the field that requires the immediate euthanasia of an injured, dangerous or severely diseased non-livestock animal, a law enforcement officer, a veterinarian, or agent of a local animal control unit or the designee of such an agent may humanely destroy the non-livestock animal.
(h) For purposes of this part, "non-livestock animal" shall have the meaning set forth in § 39-14-201 .
(i) The attorney general and reporter may bring an action to enjoin any violation of this part.
(j) Any person who violates this part is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(k) These provisions shall not apply to exotic animals being held under the authority of title 70, chapter 4, part 4, and Rule 1660-1-18-.05 of the Official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Tennessee.
Acts 1980, ch. 482, § 3; 1997 , ch. 106, §§ 8, 9; 2001, ch. 70, § 1; 2008 , ch. 639, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-107 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-107
Amendments to articles of incorporation
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose. An amendment must first be approved by two thirds (2/3) of the directors and then be adopted by a vote representing a majority of all the members of the association. Amendments to the articles of incorporation, when so adopted, shall be filed in accordance with the general corporation laws of this state. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.8 (Williams, §3830.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2107.
The articles of incorporation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose. An amendment must first be approved by two thirds (2/3) of the directors and then be adopted by a vote representing a majority of all the members of the association. Amendments to the articles of incorporation, when so adopted, shall be filed in accordance with the general corporation laws of this state.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.8 (Williams, §3830.9); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2107.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-207 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-207
Fees of court and fence reviewers
Status: in_force

The court is entitled to fifty cents (50¢) for issuing the order, and the fence reviewers to one dollar ($1.00) each, one half (1/2) of which is to be paid by each party; and, if not paid within ten (10) days after the report, execution shall issue for such amount. Code 1858, § 1692; Shan., § 3005; Code 1932, § 5224; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1723; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-9-207.
The court is entitled to fifty cents (50¢) for issuing the order, and the fence reviewers to one dollar ($1.00) each, one half (1/2) of which is to be paid by each party; and, if not paid within ten (10) days after the report, execution shall issue for such amount.
Code 1858, § 1692; Shan., § 3005; Code 1932, § 5224; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1723; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A., § 44-9-207.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-105 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-105
Referendum on assessment authorized
Status: in_force

Producers of milk and milk products on a commercial basis may, by referendum of producers held in accordance with this chapter, levy upon themselves an assessment on milk products for the purpose of financing or contributing to the financing of a program of promoting, advertising, researching and other methods designed to increase the consumption, use and sale of domestic milk and milk products. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 5.
Producers of milk and milk products on a commercial basis may, by referendum of producers held in accordance with this chapter, levy upon themselves an assessment on milk products for the purpose of financing or contributing to the financing of a program of promoting, advertising, researching and other methods designed to increase the consumption, use and sale of domestic milk and milk products.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-209 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 10 / Section 44-10-209
Enjoining violations of law
Status: in_force

The commissioner, on determining that any person may have violated any provision of this part, may petition for injunctive relief from further violation. The petition should be addressed to the chancery court in the county in which the offense occurred or in which the offender's principal place of business is located or where the offender is doing business or resides. The chancellor, on determining that probable cause of a violation of this part exists, shall issue appropriate injunctive relief. Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 9; T.C.A., § 44-1918.
The commissioner, on determining that any person may have violated any provision of this part, may petition for injunctive relief from further violation. The petition should be addressed to the chancery court in the county in which the offense occurred or in which the offender's principal place of business is located or where the offender is doing business or resides. The chancellor, on determining that probable cause of a violation of this part exists, shall issue appropriate injunctive relief.
Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 9; T.C.A., § 44-1918.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-109 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-109
Notoriously mischievous stock to be confined
Status: in_force

All persons owning notoriously mischievous stock, known to be in the habit of throwing down or jumping fences, shall be required to keep the stock confined upon their own premises. Acts 1875, ch. 110, § 1; Shan., § 2988; Code 1932, § 5210; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1709, 44-9-109.
All persons owning notoriously mischievous stock, known to be in the habit of throwing down or jumping fences, shall be required to keep the stock confined upon their own premises.
Acts 1875, ch. 110, § 1; Shan., § 2988; Code 1932, § 5210; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1709, 44-9-109.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-10-204 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 10 / Section 44-10-204
Powers and duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

The commissioner has the power and duty to: (1) Promulgate such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement and supplement this part and provide for its orderly administration; (2) Prescribe necessary information to be provided by applicants for licenses to determine if the requirements of this part have been met; (3) Issue licenses to qualified applicants and collect appropriate fees; (4) Revoke or suspend the license of, or refuse to issue a license to, any person, licensee, or applicant who violates any provision of this part; and (5) Require the necessary record keeping by licensees and submission of written reports, as warranted, in order to carry out the provision and intent of this part. Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1913.
The commissioner has the power and duty to:
(1) Promulgate such rules and regulations as the commissioner deems necessary to implement and supplement this part and provide for its orderly administration;
(2) Prescribe necessary information to be provided by applicants for licenses to determine if the requirements of this part have been met;
(3) Issue licenses to qualified applicants and collect appropriate fees;
(4) Revoke or suspend the license of, or refuse to issue a license to, any person, licensee, or applicant who violates any provision of this part; and
(5) Require the necessary record keeping by licensees and submission of written reports, as warranted, in order to carry out the provision and intent of this part.
Acts 1973, ch. 112, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1913.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Dairy Industry Promotion Act." Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Dairy Industry Promotion Act."
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-205 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-205
Judgment and execution
Status: in_force

The freeholders, first taking an oath before the judge to discharge their duty fairly and impartially, on a day to be by them appointed, of which both parties shall have notice, shall examine the fence, and report to the judge, in writing, the amount to be paid the person erecting it; whereupon, unless the money be paid within ten (10) days thereafter, the judge shall enter up judgment, subject to appeal, and issue execution for the judgment. Code 1858, § 1689; Shan., § 3003; mod. Code 1932, § 5222; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1721; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A. § 44-9-205.
The freeholders, first taking an oath before the judge to discharge their duty fairly and impartially, on a day to be by them appointed, of which both parties shall have notice, shall examine the fence, and report to the judge, in writing, the amount to be paid the person erecting it; whereupon, unless the money be paid within ten (10) days thereafter, the judge shall enter up judgment, subject to appeal, and issue execution for the judgment.
Code 1858, § 1689; Shan., § 3003; mod. Code 1932, § 5222; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1721; impl. am. Acts 1979, ch. 68, § 2; T.C.A. § 44-9-205.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-6-113 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 6 / Section 44-6-113
Violation a misdemeanor - Penalties - Construction - Injunction - Judicial review
Status: in_force

(a) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or who impedes, hinders or otherwise prevents, or attempts to prevent, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent in performance of that official's duty in connection with this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. In all prosecutions under this chapter involving the composition of a lot of commercial feed, a certified copy of the official analysis signed by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the composition. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's representative to: (1) Report for prosecution; (2) Institute seizure proceedings; or (3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when that official believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing. (c) The commissioner is authorized to apply for, and the court to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction is to be issued without bond. (d) Any person adversely affected by an act, order or ruling made pursuant to this chapter may within forty-five (45) days thereafter bring action in the chancery court of Davidson County, or the chancery court in the county of the residence or principal place of business of the party adversely affected, for judicial review of the act, order or ruling. The form of the proceeding shall be any that may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies, or in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action, including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions. Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 13; T.C.A., § 44-1130; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or who impedes, hinders or otherwise prevents, or attempts to prevent, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent in performance of that official's duty in connection with this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. In all prosecutions under this chapter involving the composition of a lot of commercial feed, a certified copy of the official analysis signed by the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of the composition.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the commissioner or the commissioner's representative to: (1) Report for prosecution; (2) Institute seizure proceedings; or (3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when that official believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.
(1) Report for prosecution;
(2) Institute seizure proceedings; or
(3) Issue a withdrawal from distribution order, as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when that official believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.
as a result of minor violations of this chapter, or when that official believes the public interest will best be served by suitable notice of warning in writing.
(c) The commissioner is authorized to apply for, and the court to grant, a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. The injunction is to be issued without bond.
(d) Any person adversely affected by an act, order or ruling made pursuant to this chapter may within forty-five (45) days thereafter bring action in the chancery court of Davidson County, or the chancery court in the county of the residence or principal place of business of the party adversely affected, for judicial review of the act, order or ruling. The form of the proceeding shall be any that may be provided by statutes of this state to review decisions of administrative agencies, or in the absence or inadequacy thereof, any applicable form of legal action, including actions for declaratory judgments or writs of prohibitory or mandatory injunctions.
Acts 1972, ch. 488, § 13; T.C.A., § 44-1130; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-114 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-114
Time dealers must hold dogs and cats after acquisition
Status: in_force

No dealer shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five (5) business days after the acquisition of the animal or within such other period as may be specified by the commissioner. Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 14; T.C.A., § 44-117.
No dealer shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog or cat within a period of five (5) business days after the acquisition of the animal or within such other period as may be specified by the commissioner.
Acts 1967, ch. 332, § 14; T.C.A., § 44-117.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-16-206 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 16 / Section 44-16-206
Application of law
Status: in_force

This part shall not be construed to include any person who hatches for sale one thousand (1,000) or fewer baby chicks per year. Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.19 (Williams, § 525.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1810.
This part shall not be construed to include any person who hatches for sale one thousand (1,000) or fewer baby chicks per year.
Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 7; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.19 (Williams, § 525.7); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1810.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-8-210 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 8 / Section 44-8-210
Disclaiming responsibility for fence erection - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) In cases when the property on one (1) side of an existing or proposed partition fence is agricultural land, and the property on the other side is non-agricultural land, the owner of the non-agricultural land may disclaim any responsibility for the erection or maintenance of a partition fence pursuant to § 44-8-202 . Such disclaimer shall be in writing, executed by the non-agricultural land owner and mailed to the owner of the agricultural land by registered mail, return receipt requested, or sent by some other means pursuant to which a written verification of receipt is obtained. The disclaimer shall be effective on the date of receipt by the owner of the agricultural land. (b) Delivery of the disclaimer as described in subsection (a) shall have the effect of: (1) Relieving the owner of the non-agricultural land of any responsibility to erect or maintain a partition fence pursuant to § 44-8-202 ; and (2) Releasing the owner of the agricultural land from any claims by the owner of the non-agricultural land arising out of the non-existence or condition of a partition fence. (c) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Agricultural land" has the same meaning as set forth in § 67-5-1004 ; and (2) "Non-agricultural land" means land: (A) That is not agricultural land; (B) That is the site of a residence; and (C) On which the owner does not keep livestock. (d) (1) If property that meets the definition of non-agricultural land at the time of delivery of a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) subsequently ceases to qualify as non-agricultural land, then the disclaimer, and all effects of the disclaimer as described in subsection (b), shall cease to be effective as of the date property ceases to be non-agricultural property. (2) If a fence is erected by the owner of agricultural land during a period when a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) is in effect, and if the land owned by the disclaiming party subsequently ceases to be qualified as non-agricultural land, then the owner of the non-agricultural land shall reimburse the owner of the agricultural land a proportionate share of the cost of erecting the fence. If the parties cannot agree as to the amount to be paid to the owner of the agricultural land, the process described in § 44-8-204 shall be applicable. Acts 1999, ch. 266, § 2.
(a) In cases when the property on one (1) side of an existing or proposed partition fence is agricultural land, and the property on the other side is non-agricultural land, the owner of the non-agricultural land may disclaim any responsibility for the erection or maintenance of a partition fence pursuant to § 44-8-202 . Such disclaimer shall be in writing, executed by the non-agricultural land owner and mailed to the owner of the agricultural land by registered mail, return receipt requested, or sent by some other means pursuant to which a written verification of receipt is obtained. The disclaimer shall be effective on the date of receipt by the owner of the agricultural land.
(b) Delivery of the disclaimer as described in subsection (a) shall have the effect of: (1) Relieving the owner of the non-agricultural land of any responsibility to erect or maintain a partition fence pursuant to § 44-8-202 ; and (2) Releasing the owner of the agricultural land from any claims by the owner of the non-agricultural land arising out of the non-existence or condition of a partition fence.
(1) Relieving the owner of the non-agricultural land of any responsibility to erect or maintain a partition fence pursuant to § 44-8-202 ; and
(2) Releasing the owner of the agricultural land from any claims by the owner of the non-agricultural land arising out of the non-existence or condition of a partition fence.
(c) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Agricultural land" has the same meaning as set forth in § 67-5-1004 ; and (2) "Non-agricultural land" means land: (A) That is not agricultural land; (B) That is the site of a residence; and (C) On which the owner does not keep livestock.
(1) "Agricultural land" has the same meaning as set forth in § 67-5-1004 ; and
(2) "Non-agricultural land" means land: (A) That is not agricultural land; (B) That is the site of a residence; and (C) On which the owner does not keep livestock.
(A) That is not agricultural land;
(B) That is the site of a residence; and
(C) On which the owner does not keep livestock.
(d) (1) If property that meets the definition of non-agricultural land at the time of delivery of a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) subsequently ceases to qualify as non-agricultural land, then the disclaimer, and all effects of the disclaimer as described in subsection (b), shall cease to be effective as of the date property ceases to be non-agricultural property. (2) If a fence is erected by the owner of agricultural land during a period when a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) is in effect, and if the land owned by the disclaiming party subsequently ceases to be qualified as non-agricultural land, then the owner of the non-agricultural land shall reimburse the owner of the agricultural land a proportionate share of the cost of erecting the fence. If the parties cannot agree as to the amount to be paid to the owner of the agricultural land, the process described in § 44-8-204 shall be applicable.
(1) If property that meets the definition of non-agricultural land at the time of delivery of a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) subsequently ceases to qualify as non-agricultural land, then the disclaimer, and all effects of the disclaimer as described in subsection (b), shall cease to be effective as of the date property ceases to be non-agricultural property.
(2) If a fence is erected by the owner of agricultural land during a period when a disclaimer as described in subsection (a) is in effect, and if the land owned by the disclaiming party subsequently ceases to be qualified as non-agricultural land, then the owner of the non-agricultural land shall reimburse the owner of the agricultural land a proportionate share of the cost of erecting the fence. If the parties cannot agree as to the amount to be paid to the owner of the agricultural land, the process described in § 44-8-204 shall be applicable.
Acts 1999, ch. 266, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-15-117 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Section 44-15-117
Disposition of confiscated bees and beehives
Status: in_force

All bees and beehives confiscated by the state apiarist as allowed by this chapter shall be destroyed by burning if the state apiarist determines that the confiscated property is infested with a regulated disease or pest to such an extent that it presents a significant and unacceptable threat to bees in the surrounding area. The state apiarist is allowed to use or to authorize use of confiscated property for experimental purposes. Otherwise the property may be donated to any college or university within the state that requests the property for research or educational purposes or disposed of at the discretion of the commissioner. Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 18; T.C.A. § 44-15-217.
All bees and beehives confiscated by the state apiarist as allowed by this chapter shall be destroyed by burning if the state apiarist determines that the confiscated property is infested with a regulated disease or pest to such an extent that it presents a significant and unacceptable threat to bees in the surrounding area. The state apiarist is allowed to use or to authorize use of confiscated property for experimental purposes. Otherwise the property may be donated to any college or university within the state that requests the property for research or educational purposes or disposed of at the discretion of the commissioner.
Acts 1995, ch. 402, § 18; T.C.A. § 44-15-217.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-16-207 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 16 / Section 44-16-207
Violation a misdemeanor - Revocation of license
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor, but if the violation occurs after a conviction has become final, the person's license shall be revoked. Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.20 (Williams, § 525.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1811; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor, but if the violation occurs after a conviction has become final, the person's license shall be revoked.
Acts 1945, ch. 176, § 8; C. Supp. 1950, § 547.20 (Williams, § 525.8); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-1811; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-14-116 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 14 / Section 44-14-116
Conflicting laws not to apply
Status: in_force

Any provisions of law that are in conflict with this chapter shall be construed as not applying to the associations provided for in this chapter. Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 16; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.17 (Williams, § 3830.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2116.
Any provisions of law that are in conflict with this chapter shall be construed as not applying to the associations provided for in this chapter.
Acts 1939, ch. 184, § 16; C. Supp. 1950, § 3830.17 (Williams, § 3830.18); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 44-2116.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-504 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 17 / Section 44-17-504
Petition for compliance
Status: in_force

If a person fails to comply with this part, the agency may file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking compliance and/or requesting return of the dog or cat to the agency from which it was adopted. Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 5.
If a person fails to comply with this part, the agency may file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking compliance and/or requesting return of the dog or cat to the agency from which it was adopted.
Acts 2000, ch. 789, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-117 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-117
Investments - Use of funds
Status: in_force

The Tennessee dairy promotion committee may invest all assessments, gifts or grants that are collected or received by the committee. The committee may not use funds received, collected or accrued for any purpose other than program operations including the purposes designated for those funds in this chapter, and the reasonable costs or expenses necessary to the operation of the committee. No such funds may be used to influence either state or federal legislation or rule making. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 17.
The Tennessee dairy promotion committee may invest all assessments, gifts or grants that are collected or received by the committee. The committee may not use funds received, collected or accrued for any purpose other than program operations including the purposes designated for those funds in this chapter, and the reasonable costs or expenses necessary to the operation of the committee. No such funds may be used to influence either state or federal legislation or rule making.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-101 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 2 / Section 44-2-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Animal" or "animals" means all domestic animals including, but not limited to, cattle, bison, all equidae, sheep, goats, swine, dogs, cats, all avian species, and all Class III animals as established by § 70-4-403 ; (2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture; (3) "Department" means the Tennessee department of agriculture; (4) "Disease" means any communicable disease deemed appropriate for regulatory control measures by the state veterinarian; (5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership and any association of two (2) or more persons having a joint or common interest; and (6) "USDA" means the United States department of agriculture. Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1301.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Animal" or "animals" means all domestic animals including, but not limited to, cattle, bison, all equidae, sheep, goats, swine, dogs, cats, all avian species, and all Class III animals as established by § 70-4-403 ;
(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture;
(3) "Department" means the Tennessee department of agriculture;
(4) "Disease" means any communicable disease deemed appropriate for regulatory control measures by the state veterinarian;
(5) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership and any association of two (2) or more persons having a joint or common interest; and
(6) "USDA" means the United States department of agriculture.
Acts 1993, ch. 109, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-2-1301.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-19-114 — TN Code / Title 44 / Chapter 19 / Section 44-19-114
Tennessee dairy promotion committee
Status: in_force

(a) A Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall be established, which shall consist of an odd number of members with no fewer than five (5) and no more than eleven (11) members. The commissioner shall be an ex officio member with nonvoting status. (b) The committee shall be organized as a statewide committee appointed by the commissioner from nominations received from agricultural dairy cooperatives and individual producers who are not members of agricultural dairy cooperatives in the state of Tennessee, and shall be known as the Tennessee dairy promotion committee. Nominating procedures, qualifications, representation, and term of office shall be prescribed by the commissioner. The committee shall be composed of producers directly affected by the assessments in proportional representation by method of marketing either through agricultural dairy cooperatives or by direct sale, as the program shall prescribe. (c) A member of the committee shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter, and fifty dollars ($50.00) per diem while attending meetings of the committee or engaged in the performance of official responsibilities delegated by the committee. (d) The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be prescribed by the commissioner and, to the extent applicable, shall include the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Developing and recommending to the commissioner administrative rules and procedures relating to the assessment; (2) Recommending to the commissioner such amendments to the administrative procedures as may be deemed advisable; (3) Preparing and effectuating the estimated budget required for the proper operation of the committee; (4) Developing methods for assessing producers, and methods for collecting the necessary funds; (5) Collecting and assembling information and data necessary for the proper administration of the assessment program; (6) Contracting with existing non-brand dairy promotion organizations; and (7) Performing any other duties necessary for the operation of the dairy industry promotion program in coordination with the commissioner. Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 14.
(a) A Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall be established, which shall consist of an odd number of members with no fewer than five (5) and no more than eleven (11) members. The commissioner shall be an ex officio member with nonvoting status.
(b) The committee shall be organized as a statewide committee appointed by the commissioner from nominations received from agricultural dairy cooperatives and individual producers who are not members of agricultural dairy cooperatives in the state of Tennessee, and shall be known as the Tennessee dairy promotion committee. Nominating procedures, qualifications, representation, and term of office shall be prescribed by the commissioner. The committee shall be composed of producers directly affected by the assessments in proportional representation by method of marketing either through agricultural dairy cooperatives or by direct sale, as the program shall prescribe.
(c) A member of the committee shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter, and fifty dollars ($50.00) per diem while attending meetings of the committee or engaged in the performance of official responsibilities delegated by the committee.
(d) The duties and responsibilities of the committee shall be prescribed by the commissioner and, to the extent applicable, shall include the following duties and responsibilities: (1) Developing and recommending to the commissioner administrative rules and procedures relating to the assessment; (2) Recommending to the commissioner such amendments to the administrative procedures as may be deemed advisable; (3) Preparing and effectuating the estimated budget required for the proper operation of the committee; (4) Developing methods for assessing producers, and methods for collecting the necessary funds; (5) Collecting and assembling information and data necessary for the proper administration of the assessment program; (6) Contracting with existing non-brand dairy promotion organizations; and (7) Performing any other duties necessary for the operation of the dairy industry promotion program in coordination with the commissioner.
(1) Developing and recommending to the commissioner administrative rules and procedures relating to the assessment;
(2) Recommending to the commissioner such amendments to the administrative procedures as may be deemed advisable;
(3) Preparing and effectuating the estimated budget required for the proper operation of the committee;
(4) Developing methods for assessing producers, and methods for collecting the necessary funds;
(5) Collecting and assembling information and data necessary for the proper administration of the assessment program;
(6) Contracting with existing non-brand dairy promotion organizations; and
(7) Performing any other duties necessary for the operation of the dairy industry promotion program in coordination with the commissioner.
Acts 1984, ch. 948, § 14.