Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-13-106 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-106
Study of equine health and equine industry issues - Regulatory and legislative recommendations - Report
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall study the state of equine health in this state, emerging equine health issues that may impact the equine industry in this state, and other equine health and equine industry issues the commission deems relevant, and shall make regulatory and legislative recommendations to the department and the general assembly. (b) On or before February 1, 2021, and not later than each February 1 thereafter, the commission shall develop and submit an annual report to the governor, the commissioner of agriculture, the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate, and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. The report must describe the status of equine health in this state, make any recommendations for rulemaking to the department that the commission considers appropriate, and make any legislative recommendations to the general assembly that the commission considers appropriate. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 808, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020.
(a) The commission shall study the state of equine health in this state, emerging equine health issues that may impact the equine industry in this state, and other equine health and equine industry issues the commission deems relevant, and shall make regulatory and legislative recommendations to the department and the general assembly.
(b) On or before February 1, 2021, and not later than each February 1 thereafter, the commission shall develop and submit an annual report to the governor, the commissioner of agriculture, the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate, and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. The report must describe the status of equine health in this state, make any recommendations for rulemaking to the department that the commission considers appropriate, and make any legislative recommendations to the general assembly that the commission considers appropriate.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 808, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-21-101 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-101
Disbursement of state aid grants by commissioner
Status: in_force

All grants of state aid to agricultural fairs by appropriation of the general assembly shall be disbursed by the commissioner of agriculture according to this chapter. Acts 1949, ch. 156, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.33 (Williams, § 552.56); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2401.
All grants of state aid to agricultural fairs by appropriation of the general assembly shall be disbursed by the commissioner of agriculture according to this chapter.
Acts 1949, ch. 156, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.33 (Williams, § 552.56); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2401.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-1008 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-1008
Filing notice of dissolution and effect
Status: in_force

(a) If dissolution of the cooperative is approved pursuant to § 43-38-1002(a) , the cooperative shall file with the secretary of state a notice of dissolution that contains: (1) The name of the cooperative; and (2) If the dissolution is approved pursuant to § 43-38-1002(f) , the date of the meeting at which the resolution was approved, and a statement that the requisite vote of the members was received, or that members validly took action without a meeting. (b) When the notice of dissolution has been filed with the secretary of state, the cooperative shall cease to carry on its business, except to the extent necessary for the winding up of the business of the cooperative. The members shall retain the right to revoke the dissolution in accordance with § 43-38-1013 and the right to remove or appoint directors or officers. The cooperative existence continues to the extent necessary to wind up the affairs of the cooperative until the dissolution is revoked or articles of termination are filed with the secretary of state. (c) As part of winding up, the cooperative may participate in a merger with another cooperative or one (1) or more domestic business entities under §§ 43-38-122 and 43-38-123 , but the dissolved cooperative shall not be the surviving business entity. (d) The filing with the secretary of state of a notice of dissolution does not affect any remedy in favor of the cooperative or any remedy against it or its members, directors, or officers in those capacities, except as provided in § 43-38-1010 . Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 32.
(a) If dissolution of the cooperative is approved pursuant to § 43-38-1002(a) , the cooperative shall file with the secretary of state a notice of dissolution that contains: (1) The name of the cooperative; and (2) If the dissolution is approved pursuant to § 43-38-1002(f) , the date of the meeting at which the resolution was approved, and a statement that the requisite vote of the members was received, or that members validly took action without a meeting.
(1) The name of the cooperative; and
(2) If the dissolution is approved pursuant to § 43-38-1002(f) , the date of the meeting at which the resolution was approved, and a statement that the requisite vote of the members was received, or that members validly took action without a meeting.
(b) When the notice of dissolution has been filed with the secretary of state, the cooperative shall cease to carry on its business, except to the extent necessary for the winding up of the business of the cooperative. The members shall retain the right to revoke the dissolution in accordance with § 43-38-1013 and the right to remove or appoint directors or officers. The cooperative existence continues to the extent necessary to wind up the affairs of the cooperative until the dissolution is revoked or articles of termination are filed with the secretary of state.
(c) As part of winding up, the cooperative may participate in a merger with another cooperative or one (1) or more domestic business entities under §§ 43-38-122 and 43-38-123 , but the dissolved cooperative shall not be the surviving business entity.
(d) The filing with the secretary of state of a notice of dissolution does not affect any remedy in favor of the cooperative or any remedy against it or its members, directors, or officers in those capacities, except as provided in § 43-38-1010 .
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 32.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-21-202 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-202
Membership
Status: in_force

(a) The council may consist of up to nine (9) members, appointed in such manner as to give equal representation to each of the three (3) grand divisions of the state. The commissioner shall appoint at least one (1) member from the membership of each of the following organizations: Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and Future Homemakers of America. (b) Members must be sixteen (16) through twenty-one (21) years of age, and they must be recommended to serve on the council by the board of any agricultural fair. Acts 1981, ch. 288, § 1.
(a) The council may consist of up to nine (9) members, appointed in such manner as to give equal representation to each of the three (3) grand divisions of the state. The commissioner shall appoint at least one (1) member from the membership of each of the following organizations: Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and Future Homemakers of America.
(b) Members must be sixteen (16) through twenty-one (21) years of age, and they must be recommended to serve on the council by the board of any agricultural fair.
Acts 1981, ch. 288, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-21-103 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 21 / Section 43-21-103
Amount each fair to receive - Limitation on amount
Status: in_force

The amount of state aid given a community, county, district, division or other agricultural show shall be a percentage of the premiums paid by the show, except for special merit, as is provided in this section: (1) No community fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year; (2) No county fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year; (3) No district fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year; and (4) No division fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year. Acts 1949, ch. 156, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.35 (Williams, § 552.58); Acts 1957, ch. 261, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2403; Acts 1980, ch. 670, §§ 1-4.
The amount of state aid given a community, county, district, division or other agricultural show shall be a percentage of the premiums paid by the show, except for special merit, as is provided in this section:
(1) No community fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year;
(2) No county fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year;
(3) No district fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year; and
(4) No division fair shall be paid more than fifty percent (50%) of its approved agricultural premiums in any one (1) year.
Acts 1949, ch. 156, § 3; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.35 (Williams, § 552.58); Acts 1957, ch. 261, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2403; Acts 1980, ch. 670, §§ 1-4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-15-104 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-104
Contracts are binding, irrevocable, and enforceable - Damages for breach
Status: in_force

Every such contract shall be binding and irrevocable by either party, and may be specifically enforced in equity; or, if breached by either party, the injured party may bring suit for damages at law, if the party elects to do so. Acts 1907, ch. 155, § 4; Shan., § 3193a7; Code 1932, § 7810; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1704.
Every such contract shall be binding and irrevocable by either party, and may be specifically enforced in equity; or, if breached by either party, the injured party may bring suit for damages at law, if the party elects to do so.
Acts 1907, ch. 155, § 4; Shan., § 3193a7; Code 1932, § 7810; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1704.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-6-201 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-201
Adoption of part by county legislative body
Status: in_force

The various county legislative bodies of the state may by resolution adopt this part by a vote of its members. Upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body for the adoption of this part, the results of the vote shall be certified to the commissioner of agriculture. If a majority of the votes cast are against the adoption of this part, the question shall not be resubmitted for reconsideration of the county legislative body for at least one (1) year after the vote. Acts 1961, ch. 306, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 43-2701.
The various county legislative bodies of the state may by resolution adopt this part by a vote of its members. Upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the county legislative body for the adoption of this part, the results of the vote shall be certified to the commissioner of agriculture. If a majority of the votes cast are against the adoption of this part, the question shall not be resubmitted for reconsideration of the county legislative body for at least one (1) year after the vote.
Acts 1961, ch. 306, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 43-2701.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-6-203 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-203
County weed control boards
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of agriculture shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice provided for in § 43-6-201 , appoint a three-member county weed control board composed of citizens of the county, which shall be named by the county legislative body to serve as advisors and to assist the commissioner in the administration of this chapter and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the commissioner. (b) Members of the board shall receive no salary for their services, but shall be reimbursed by the county legislative body for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. Acts 1961, ch. 306, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 43-2703.
(a) The commissioner of agriculture shall, within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice provided for in § 43-6-201 , appoint a three-member county weed control board composed of citizens of the county, which shall be named by the county legislative body to serve as advisors and to assist the commissioner in the administration of this chapter and to perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
(b) Members of the board shall receive no salary for their services, but shall be reimbursed by the county legislative body for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Acts 1961, ch. 306, § 3; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A., § 43-2703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-532 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-532
Enforcement of right to inspect and copy records
Status: in_force

(a) If a cooperative does not allow a member who complies with § 43-38-530(a) to inspect and copy any records required by that subsection to be available for inspection, a court in the county where the cooperative's principal executive office, or, if none in this state, its registered office, is located may summarily order inspection and copying of the records demanded at the cooperative's expense upon application of the member. (b) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it shall also order the cooperative to pay the member's costs, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred to obtain the order, if the member proves that the cooperative refused inspection without a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the member to inspect the records demanded. (c) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it may impose reasonable restrictions on the use or distribution of the records by the demanding member. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 23.
(a) If a cooperative does not allow a member who complies with § 43-38-530(a) to inspect and copy any records required by that subsection to be available for inspection, a court in the county where the cooperative's principal executive office, or, if none in this state, its registered office, is located may summarily order inspection and copying of the records demanded at the cooperative's expense upon application of the member.
(b) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it shall also order the cooperative to pay the member's costs, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred to obtain the order, if the member proves that the cooperative refused inspection without a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the member to inspect the records demanded.
(c) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it may impose reasonable restrictions on the use or distribution of the records by the demanding member.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 23.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-6-301 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 6 / Section 43-6-301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 509, s 2, eff. 3/6/2014. Acts 1969, ch. 81, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 43-2801, 43-7-101.
Repealed by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 509, s 2, eff. 3/6/2014.
Acts 1969, ch. 81, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 43-2801, 43-7-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-1-803 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-803
Interest on funds
Status: in_force

Interest accruing on investments of the funds deposited to the credit of the Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc. under this endowment fund shall be used for the sole purpose of promoting FFA programs in the state of Tennessee. Acts 1999, ch. 535, § 3.
Interest accruing on investments of the funds deposited to the credit of the Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc. under this endowment fund shall be used for the sole purpose of promoting FFA programs in the state of Tennessee.
Acts 1999, ch. 535, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-1-802 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 1 / Section 43-1-802
Appropriations for endowment fund
Status: in_force

The Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc. is eligible to receive appropriations for its endowment fund from the state general fund subject to the following conditions: (1) Neither an appropriation nor the income therefrom may be spent for any organization other than the Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc.; (2) Any appropriation shall be released to such foundation only as a dollar-for-dollar match of private contributions to the endowment fund; and (3) Any appropriation shall not revert to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year prior to June 30, 2005, but shall be carried over from year to year for the purpose of accomplishing this part. Acts 1999, ch. 535, § 2.
The Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc. is eligible to receive appropriations for its endowment fund from the state general fund subject to the following conditions:
(1) Neither an appropriation nor the income therefrom may be spent for any organization other than the Tennessee FFA Foundation, Inc.;
(2) Any appropriation shall be released to such foundation only as a dollar-for-dollar match of private contributions to the endowment fund; and
(3) Any appropriation shall not revert to the general fund at the end of any fiscal year prior to June 30, 2005, but shall be carried over from year to year for the purpose of accomplishing this part.
Acts 1999, ch. 535, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-515 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-515
Waiver of notice
Status: in_force

(a) A member may waive any notice required by this section. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a waiver of notice by a member entitled to notice is effective, whether given before or after the meeting or other balloting, if notice is given in writing, signed by the member entitled to the notice, and filed with the minutes or corporate records. (b) A member's attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the member of the meeting, unless the member, at the beginning of the meeting or promptly upon the member's arrival, objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting. The secretary is required to note the objection in the minutes of the meeting. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 20.
(a) A member may waive any notice required by this section. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a waiver of notice by a member entitled to notice is effective, whether given before or after the meeting or other balloting, if notice is given in writing, signed by the member entitled to the notice, and filed with the minutes or corporate records.
(b) A member's attendance at or participation in a meeting waives any required notice to the member of the meeting, unless the member, at the beginning of the meeting or promptly upon the member's arrival, objects to holding the meeting or transacting business at the meeting and does not thereafter vote for or assent to action taken at the meeting. The secretary is required to note the objection in the minutes of the meeting.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 20.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-8-313 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 8 / Section 43-8-313
Securing aircraft
Status: in_force

All aircraft licensed under this chapter shall be secured or otherwise rendered inoperable by means of a prop chain lock, gust lock, throttle restriction, or other measures acceptable to the commissioner of agriculture except when the aircraft is in use or under the direct control of an aerial applicator licensed under this chapter or under the direct responsibility of an airport operator. Acts 2003, ch. 120, § 2.
All aircraft licensed under this chapter shall be secured or otherwise rendered inoperable by means of a prop chain lock, gust lock, throttle restriction, or other measures acceptable to the commissioner of agriculture except when the aircraft is in use or under the direct control of an aerial applicator licensed under this chapter or under the direct responsibility of an airport operator.
Acts 2003, ch. 120, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-27-105 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 27 / Section 43-27-105
Enforcement of chapter - Sample and analysis of hemp produced in state
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall enforce this chapter in a manner that may reasonably be expected to prevent production or distribution of cannabis with THC concentrations exceeding three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, including random inspections and sampling of hemp licensees to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules promulgated under this chapter. (b) The department shall sample and analyze hemp produced in this state and hemp products distributed in this state for THC concentrations, tested according to protocols prescribed by rule under this chapter. Departmental testing methods shall employ liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, in a manner similarly reliable to post-decarboxylation, to determine a cannabinoid profile of samples tested, including their THC concentrations. Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 12, eff. 4/4/2019.
(a) The department shall enforce this chapter in a manner that may reasonably be expected to prevent production or distribution of cannabis with THC concentrations exceeding three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis, including random inspections and sampling of hemp licensees to ensure compliance with this chapter and rules promulgated under this chapter.
(b) The department shall sample and analyze hemp produced in this state and hemp products distributed in this state for THC concentrations, tested according to protocols prescribed by rule under this chapter. Departmental testing methods shall employ liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry, in a manner similarly reliable to post-decarboxylation, to determine a cannabinoid profile of samples tested, including their THC concentrations.
Added by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 12, eff. 4/4/2019.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-301 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-301
Bylaws - Provisions -Amendments
Status: in_force

(a) A cooperative shall have bylaws in writing governing the cooperative's business affairs, structure, the qualifications, classification, rights and obligations of members, and the classifications, allocations and distributions of membership interests. (b) The bylaws of a cooperative may be adopted or amended by the board of directors as provided in subsection (c), or at a regular or special members' meeting if: (1) The notice of the regular or special meeting contains a statement that the bylaws or restated bylaws will be voted upon and copies are included with the notice, or copies are available upon request from the cooperative and summary statement of the proposed bylaws or amendment is included with the notice; (2) A quorum is registered as being present or represented by mail or alternative voting method if the mail or alternative voting method is authorized by the board; and (3) The bylaws or amendment is approved by a majority vote cast, or, for a cooperative with articles or bylaws requiring more than majority approval or other conditions for approval, the bylaws or amendment is approved by a proportion of the vote cast or a number of the total members as required by the articles or bylaws and the conditions for approval in the articles or bylaws have been satisfied. (c) Until the next annual or special members' meeting, the majority of directors may adopt and amend bylaws for the cooperative that are consistent with subsection (d). Bylaws may be further amended or repealed by the members at an annual or special members' meeting. (d) Bylaws may contain any provision relating to the management or regulation of the affairs of the cooperative that are not inconsistent with law or the articles, and shall include the following: (1) The number of directors, and the qualifications, manner of election, powers, duties, and compensation, if any, of directors; (2) The qualifications of members and any limitations on their number; (3) The manner of admission, withdrawal, suspensions, and expulsion of members; and (4) Generally, the governance rights, financial rights, assignability of governance and financial rights, and other rights, privileges and obligations of members and their membership interests, which may be further described in member control agreements. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 6.
(a) A cooperative shall have bylaws in writing governing the cooperative's business affairs, structure, the qualifications, classification, rights and obligations of members, and the classifications, allocations and distributions of membership interests.
(b) The bylaws of a cooperative may be adopted or amended by the board of directors as provided in subsection (c), or at a regular or special members' meeting if: (1) The notice of the regular or special meeting contains a statement that the bylaws or restated bylaws will be voted upon and copies are included with the notice, or copies are available upon request from the cooperative and summary statement of the proposed bylaws or amendment is included with the notice; (2) A quorum is registered as being present or represented by mail or alternative voting method if the mail or alternative voting method is authorized by the board; and (3) The bylaws or amendment is approved by a majority vote cast, or, for a cooperative with articles or bylaws requiring more than majority approval or other conditions for approval, the bylaws or amendment is approved by a proportion of the vote cast or a number of the total members as required by the articles or bylaws and the conditions for approval in the articles or bylaws have been satisfied.
(1) The notice of the regular or special meeting contains a statement that the bylaws or restated bylaws will be voted upon and copies are included with the notice, or copies are available upon request from the cooperative and summary statement of the proposed bylaws or amendment is included with the notice;
(2) A quorum is registered as being present or represented by mail or alternative voting method if the mail or alternative voting method is authorized by the board; and
(3) The bylaws or amendment is approved by a majority vote cast, or, for a cooperative with articles or bylaws requiring more than majority approval or other conditions for approval, the bylaws or amendment is approved by a proportion of the vote cast or a number of the total members as required by the articles or bylaws and the conditions for approval in the articles or bylaws have been satisfied.
(c) Until the next annual or special members' meeting, the majority of directors may adopt and amend bylaws for the cooperative that are consistent with subsection (d). Bylaws may be further amended or repealed by the members at an annual or special members' meeting.
(d) Bylaws may contain any provision relating to the management or regulation of the affairs of the cooperative that are not inconsistent with law or the articles, and shall include the following: (1) The number of directors, and the qualifications, manner of election, powers, duties, and compensation, if any, of directors; (2) The qualifications of members and any limitations on their number; (3) The manner of admission, withdrawal, suspensions, and expulsion of members; and (4) Generally, the governance rights, financial rights, assignability of governance and financial rights, and other rights, privileges and obligations of members and their membership interests, which may be further described in member control agreements.
(1) The number of directors, and the qualifications, manner of election, powers, duties, and compensation, if any, of directors;
(2) The qualifications of members and any limitations on their number;
(3) The manner of admission, withdrawal, suspensions, and expulsion of members; and
(4) Generally, the governance rights, financial rights, assignability of governance and financial rights, and other rights, privileges and obligations of members and their membership interests, which may be further described in member control agreements.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-22-104 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 22 / Section 43-22-104
Penalty for violation
Status: in_force

Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1949, ch. 46, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.45 (Williams, § 11412.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2304; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1949, ch. 46, § 4; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.45 (Williams, § 11412.19); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2304; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-11-118 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-118
Notice of violations - Hearing - Certification of facts to prosecuting attorney
Status: in_force

If it appears from the examination of any commercial fertilizer that any of the provisions of this part or the rules and regulations issued under this part have been violated, the commissioner shall cause notice of the violations to be given to the registrant, distributor, or possessor from whom the sample was taken; any person so notified shall be given an opportunity to be heard under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the commissioner. If it appears after the hearing, either in the presence or absence of the person so notified, that this part or rules and regulations issued under this part have been violated, the commissioner may certify the facts to the proper district attorney general. Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 17; T.C.A., § 43-1138.
If it appears from the examination of any commercial fertilizer that any of the provisions of this part or the rules and regulations issued under this part have been violated, the commissioner shall cause notice of the violations to be given to the registrant, distributor, or possessor from whom the sample was taken; any person so notified shall be given an opportunity to be heard under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the commissioner. If it appears after the hearing, either in the presence or absence of the person so notified, that this part or rules and regulations issued under this part have been violated, the commissioner may certify the facts to the proper district attorney general.
Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 17; T.C.A., § 43-1138.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-701 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-701
Derivative actions
Status: in_force

A member may not commence a proceeding in the name of a domestic cooperative, unless the member was a member of the cooperative when the transaction complained of occurred, or unless the member becomes a member through transfer by operation of law from one who was a member at that time. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 26.
A member may not commence a proceeding in the name of a domestic cooperative, unless the member was a member of the cooperative when the transaction complained of occurred, or unless the member becomes a member through transfer by operation of law from one who was a member at that time.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 26.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-18-104 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 18 / Section 43-18-104
Penalty recoverable by owner from purchaser not keeping the required record or not permitting inspection thereof
Status: in_force

In addition to the punishment provided in § 43-18-103 , and either before or after, with or without criminal prosecution above provided for, the owner of any loose cotton or ginned cotton that is unbaled, that is sold by another without the owner's consent, can maintain and recover of any person buying such cotton who fails to comply with § 43-18-101 and § 43-18-102 , a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), to be recovered by civil suit in any court having jurisdiction of the amount in this state. That amount is to be recovered by the owner of any cotton of the character described, sold to any person by any other than the owner without such owner's consent, where the buyer does not keep and permit to be inspected the record of the purchase provided for in this section and §§ 43-18-101 - 43-18-103. Acts 1911, ch. 14, § 3; Shan., § 6800a8; Code 1932, § 11267; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2004.
In addition to the punishment provided in § 43-18-103 , and either before or after, with or without criminal prosecution above provided for, the owner of any loose cotton or ginned cotton that is unbaled, that is sold by another without the owner's consent, can maintain and recover of any person buying such cotton who fails to comply with § 43-18-101 and § 43-18-102 , a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250), to be recovered by civil suit in any court having jurisdiction of the amount in this state. That amount is to be recovered by the owner of any cotton of the character described, sold to any person by any other than the owner without such owner's consent, where the buyer does not keep and permit to be inspected the record of the purchase provided for in this section and §§ 43-18-101 - 43-18-103.
Acts 1911, ch. 14, § 3; Shan., § 6800a8; Code 1932, § 11267; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2004.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-10-203 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-203
Duties of the board of directors of the seed certifying agency
Status: in_force

The seed certifying agency's board of directors has control, management and supervision of the production, distribution and certification of purebred seeds in Tennessee under this part. Acts 1985, ch. 329, § 1; 1995, ch. 291, § 4.
The seed certifying agency's board of directors has control, management and supervision of the production, distribution and certification of purebred seeds in Tennessee under this part.
Acts 1985, ch. 329, § 1; 1995, ch. 291, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-11-301 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-301
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Equipment Law of Tennessee." Acts 1949, ch. 198, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 519.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 43-1301, 43-13-101.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Equipment Law of Tennessee."
Acts 1949, ch. 198, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 519.1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 43-1301, 43-13-101.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-109 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-109
Resignation of registered agent
Status: in_force

(a) Any registered agent of a cooperative may resign as the registered agent's agency appointment by signing and filing with the secretary of state an original statement of resignation accompanied by the registered agent's certification that the registered agent has mailed a copy of the original statement of resignation to the principal office by certified mail. (b) The agency appointment is terminated, and the registered office discontinued, if so provided, on the date on which the statement is filed by the secretary of state. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 8.
(a) Any registered agent of a cooperative may resign as the registered agent's agency appointment by signing and filing with the secretary of state an original statement of resignation accompanied by the registered agent's certification that the registered agent has mailed a copy of the original statement of resignation to the principal office by certified mail.
(b) The agency appointment is terminated, and the registered office discontinued, if so provided, on the date on which the statement is filed by the secretary of state.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 8.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-20-215 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-215
Rules and regulations
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to provide for the implementation of this part. Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 15.
The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, to provide for the implementation of this part.
Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-809 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-809
After-acquired shares
Status: in_force

(a) A cooperative may elect to withhold payment required by § 43-38-807 from a dissenter unless the dissenter was a member before the date set forth in the dissenters' notice as of the date of the first announcement to news media or to members of the principal terms of the proposed cooperative action. (b) To the extent the cooperative elects not to withhold payment under subsection (a), after effectuating the proposed cooperative action, it shall estimate the fair value of the membership interest, plus accrued interest, and shall pay this amount to each dissenter who agrees to accept it in full satisfaction of the dissenter's demand. The cooperative shall send with its offer a statement of its estimate of the fair value of the membership interest, an explanation of how the interest was calculated, and a statement of the dissenter's right to demand payment under § 43-38-810 . Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 27.
(a) A cooperative may elect to withhold payment required by § 43-38-807 from a dissenter unless the dissenter was a member before the date set forth in the dissenters' notice as of the date of the first announcement to news media or to members of the principal terms of the proposed cooperative action.
(b) To the extent the cooperative elects not to withhold payment under subsection (a), after effectuating the proposed cooperative action, it shall estimate the fair value of the membership interest, plus accrued interest, and shall pay this amount to each dissenter who agrees to accept it in full satisfaction of the dissenter's demand. The cooperative shall send with its offer a statement of its estimate of the fair value of the membership interest, an explanation of how the interest was calculated, and a statement of the dissenter's right to demand payment under § 43-38-810 .
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 27.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-10-120 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 43-10-120
Regulations promulgated under former statute
Status: in_force

All regulations promulgated under prior law shall remain in effect until amended or repealed in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. Acts 1986, ch. 660, § 21.
All regulations promulgated under prior law shall remain in effect until amended or repealed in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
Acts 1986, ch. 660, § 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-11-111 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-111
Soil conditioners
Status: in_force

(a) No soil conditioner, soil amendment, or any other material designed or claimed to improve the physical characteristics of the soil may be sold in this state until those products meet all of the requirements of this chapter and the regulations promulgated under this chapter, including the payment of inspection fees. (b) If the analysis shows that any soil amendment, soil conditioner, or similar product falls short of the guaranteed analysis in any one (1) ingredient or in total ingredients, then a penalty shall be assessed by the commissioner in the amount of three (3) times the larger deficiency. A minimum penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be assessed on any deficiency of such product. Investigational allowances and total ingredient values shall be established by regulation and shall follow the Official Publication of the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials if applicable. All penalties shall be paid in the manner prescribed by § 43-11-109 . Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 11; 1972, ch. 628, § 2; T.C.A., § 43-1131; Acts 1988, ch. 544, § 5.
(a) No soil conditioner, soil amendment, or any other material designed or claimed to improve the physical characteristics of the soil may be sold in this state until those products meet all of the requirements of this chapter and the regulations promulgated under this chapter, including the payment of inspection fees.
(b) If the analysis shows that any soil amendment, soil conditioner, or similar product falls short of the guaranteed analysis in any one (1) ingredient or in total ingredients, then a penalty shall be assessed by the commissioner in the amount of three (3) times the larger deficiency. A minimum penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be assessed on any deficiency of such product. Investigational allowances and total ingredient values shall be established by regulation and shall follow the Official Publication of the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials if applicable. All penalties shall be paid in the manner prescribed by § 43-11-109 .
Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 11; 1972, ch. 628, § 2; T.C.A., § 43-1131; Acts 1988, ch. 544, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-14-307 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-307
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203,s 3, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1937 (2nd E. S.), ch. 5, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.20 (Williams, § 584.14); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1607.
Repealed by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203,s 3, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1937 (2nd E. S.), ch. 5, § 6; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.20 (Williams, § 584.14); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1607.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-36-102 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 36 / Section 43-36-102
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Acts 1999, ch. 175, §3; repealed by Acts 2014 , ch. 503, § 2, effective 2/28/2014.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-37-103 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 37 / Section 43-37-103
Unauthorized plants and substances
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the development of or research relative to any strain or variety of cannabis other than hemp, as defined in § 43-27-101 . Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 8, eff. 4/4/2019. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 916, s 6, eff. 7/1/2014. Acts 2000, ch. 838, § 3.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the development of or research relative to any strain or variety of cannabis other than hemp, as defined in § 43-27-101 .
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 87, s 8, eff. 4/4/2019.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 916, s 6, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 2000, ch. 838, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-32-211 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 32 / Section 43-32-211
Commission - Duties
Status: in_force

The commissioner, upon determining that a commodity dealer or warehouseman has defaulted payment or failed, has the duty under this part, in addition to any other duties granted to the commissioner by law, to: (1) Request the transfer of moneys from the Tennessee grain indemnity fund when necessary for the purpose of compensating claimants in accordance with § 43-32-210 ; (2) Hold in trust any assets of a failed commodity dealer or warehouseman for the purposes of repayment of the Tennessee grain indemnity fund moneys used to pay claimants; any repayment to the appropriate indemnity fund shall not exceed the principal amount paid to claimants; and (3) In the event that the amount in the Tennessee grain indemnity fund is insufficient to pay all valid claims in accordance with § 43-32-210 , pay valid claims based on a pro rata share of available funds. Acts 1989, ch. 232, § 20; 1997, ch. 387, § 14.
The commissioner, upon determining that a commodity dealer or warehouseman has defaulted payment or failed, has the duty under this part, in addition to any other duties granted to the commissioner by law, to:
(1) Request the transfer of moneys from the Tennessee grain indemnity fund when necessary for the purpose of compensating claimants in accordance with § 43-32-210 ;
(2) Hold in trust any assets of a failed commodity dealer or warehouseman for the purposes of repayment of the Tennessee grain indemnity fund moneys used to pay claimants; any repayment to the appropriate indemnity fund shall not exceed the principal amount paid to claimants; and
(3) In the event that the amount in the Tennessee grain indemnity fund is insufficient to pay all valid claims in accordance with § 43-32-210 , pay valid claims based on a pro rata share of available funds.
Acts 1989, ch. 232, § 20; 1997, ch. 387, § 14.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-15-101 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 15 / Section 43-15-101
Contracts for period not exceeding three years authorized
Status: in_force

Any person may enter into contract with natural persons or corporations, whereby the person, for a period of one (1) or more years, not exceeding three (3) years, will plant, cultivate, and harvest on such person's farm or plantation any particular crop, either of wheat, corn, or tobacco, or other agricultural product; will plant and cultivate such acreage as the parties may agree; and will prepare it for market, sale, and shipment in any particular manner to be agreed upon as useful, proper, or necessary for the purpose. Acts 1907, ch. 155, § 1; Shan., § 3193a4; mod. Code 1932, §7807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1701.
Any person may enter into contract with natural persons or corporations, whereby the person, for a period of one (1) or more years, not exceeding three (3) years, will plant, cultivate, and harvest on such person's farm or plantation any particular crop, either of wheat, corn, or tobacco, or other agricultural product; will plant and cultivate such acreage as the parties may agree; and will prepare it for market, sale, and shipment in any particular manner to be agreed upon as useful, proper, or necessary for the purpose.
Acts 1907, ch. 155, § 1; Shan., § 3193a4; mod. Code 1932, §7807; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1701.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-16-145 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16 / Section 43-16-145
Annual fee in lieu of other taxes - Exception
Status: in_force

Each association organized under this chapter shall pay an annual fee of ten dollars ($10.00) only, in lieu of all franchise, license, corporation or other privilege taxes, or taxes or charges upon reserves held by it for members; provided, that if any association organized under this chapter sells to persons other than its own members any product or merchandise other than unmanufactured tobacco, livestock, poultry products, dairy products or any other farm products, such association shall be liable for any privilege tax with respect to such transactions or method of doing business imposed under the laws of Tennessee, other than franchise and excise taxes and corporation filing fees or charges upon reserves held by it for members. Acts 1923, ch. 100, § 30; Shan. Supp., § 2534a72; Code 1932, §3828; Acts 1947, ch. 172, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3828; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1846.
Each association organized under this chapter shall pay an annual fee of ten dollars ($10.00) only, in lieu of all franchise, license, corporation or other privilege taxes, or taxes or charges upon reserves held by it for members; provided, that if any association organized under this chapter sells to persons other than its own members any product or merchandise other than unmanufactured tobacco, livestock, poultry products, dairy products or any other farm products, such association shall be liable for any privilege tax with respect to such transactions or method of doing business imposed under the laws of Tennessee, other than franchise and excise taxes and corporation filing fees or charges upon reserves held by it for members.
Acts 1923, ch. 100, § 30; Shan. Supp., § 2534a72; Code 1932, §3828; Acts 1947, ch. 172, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 3828; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1846.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-20-210 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-210
Applications for refunds - Refund forms
Status: in_force

(a) Within ninety (90) days of an assessment being withheld by the purchaser, any producer may make application, on forms to be prescribed by the board, to the board for a refund of assessments withheld. The application shall be accompanied by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser evidencing the withheld assessments for which refund is sought. (b) Refund forms shall be made available in each University of Tennessee county extension office, and shall be displayed and made available to producers at those locations. Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 10; 1987, ch. 271, § 1; 1991, ch. 157, § 3.
(a) Within ninety (90) days of an assessment being withheld by the purchaser, any producer may make application, on forms to be prescribed by the board, to the board for a refund of assessments withheld. The application shall be accompanied by copies of sales slips signed by the purchaser evidencing the withheld assessments for which refund is sought.
(b) Refund forms shall be made available in each University of Tennessee county extension office, and shall be displayed and made available to producers at those locations.
Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 10; 1987, ch. 271, § 1; 1991, ch. 157, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-16-140 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 16 / Section 43-16-140
Warehousing corporations issuing warehouse receipts to association or its members - Discrimination prohibited
Status: in_force

If those corporations are warehousing corporations, they may issue legal warehouse receipts to the association against the commodities delivered by it or to any other person, and the legal warehouse receipts shall be considered as adequate collateral to the extent of the usual and current value of the commodity represented by the receipts. In case the warehouse is licensed or licensed and bonded under the laws of this or any other state or the United States, its warehouse receipt delivered to the association on commodities of the association or its members, or delivered by the association or its members, shall not be challenged or discriminated against because of ownership or control, wholly or in part, by the association. Acts 1923, ch. 100, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 2534a65; Code 1932, §3823; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1841.
If those corporations are warehousing corporations, they may issue legal warehouse receipts to the association against the commodities delivered by it or to any other person, and the legal warehouse receipts shall be considered as adequate collateral to the extent of the usual and current value of the commodity represented by the receipts. In case the warehouse is licensed or licensed and bonded under the laws of this or any other state or the United States, its warehouse receipt delivered to the association on commodities of the association or its members, or delivered by the association or its members, shall not be challenged or discriminated against because of ownership or control, wholly or in part, by the association.
Acts 1923, ch. 100, § 23; Shan. Supp., § 2534a65; Code 1932, §3823; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1841.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-28-303 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-303
Certificate of registration required
Status: in_force

Before any person, firm, or corporation can claim protection under its brands, the same shall be registered in the county of its residence, and a certificate of registration issued to those registering brand. Acts 1901, ch. 54, § 11; Shan., § 3608a88; Code 1932, § 6781; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 68-303.
Before any person, firm, or corporation can claim protection under its brands, the same shall be registered in the county of its residence, and a certificate of registration issued to those registering brand.
Acts 1901, ch. 54, § 11; Shan., § 3608a88; Code 1932, § 6781; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 68-303.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-29-105 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-105
Referendum on assessment for promotion and research
Status: in_force

It is further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the agricultural economy of the state that producers of beef, corn, pork, and eggs on a commercial basis shall be permitted, by referendum, to be among such respective producers and subject to this chapter, levy upon themselves an assessment on these products and provide for the collection of the assessment, for the purpose of financing or contributing towards the financing of a program of promotion, advertising and research designed to increase the consumption, use and sale of agricultural commodities in domestic as well as foreign markets. Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 870,s 2, eff. 5/3/2018. Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 5.
It is further declared to be in the public interest and highly advantageous to the agricultural economy of the state that producers of beef, corn, pork, and eggs on a commercial basis shall be permitted, by referendum, to be among such respective producers and subject to this chapter, levy upon themselves an assessment on these products and provide for the collection of the assessment, for the purpose of financing or contributing towards the financing of a program of promotion, advertising and research designed to increase the consumption, use and sale of agricultural commodities in domestic as well as foreign markets.
Amended by 2018 Tenn. Acts, ch. 870,s 2, eff. 5/3/2018.
Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-38-124 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 38 / Section 43-38-124
Promulgation of rules and regulations - Destruction of records
Status: in_force

The secretary of state has the authority and is empowered to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this chapter including, without limitation, the authority to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and the power to destroy any records in the secretary of state's office concerning a cooperative ten (10) years after such cooperative has dissolved, withdrawn from the state or has had its certificate of authority revoked. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 33.
The secretary of state has the authority and is empowered to perform the duties required of the secretary of state by this chapter including, without limitation, the authority to promulgate necessary and appropriate rules and regulations pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, and the power to destroy any records in the secretary of state's office concerning a cooperative ten (10) years after such cooperative has dissolved, withdrawn from the state or has had its certificate of authority revoked.
Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 33.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-29-101 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act." Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 1.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Agriculture Commodities Promotion Act."
Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-14-219 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 14 / Section 43-14-219
Notice
Status: in_force

For purposes of the provisions of §§ 43-14-207 , 43-14-210 , 43-14-214 , and 43-14-218 requiring notice, the notice must be published twice, with an interval of at least seven (7) days between the two (2) publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area, or, if no such publication of general circulation is available, by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the appropriate area to include, where possible, posting at public places where it may be customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally. At any hearing held pursuant to such notice at the time and place designated in the notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing the notice for the adjourned dates. Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021. Acts 1939, ch. 197, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.9 (Williams, § 552.39); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1519.
For purposes of the provisions of §§ 43-14-207 , 43-14-210 , 43-14-214 , and 43-14-218 requiring notice, the notice must be published twice, with an interval of at least seven (7) days between the two (2) publication dates, in a newspaper or other publication of general circulation within the appropriate area, or, if no such publication of general circulation is available, by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the appropriate area to include, where possible, posting at public places where it may be customary to post notices concerning county or municipal affairs generally. At any hearing held pursuant to such notice at the time and place designated in the notice, adjournment may be made from time to time without the necessity of renewing the notice for the adjourned dates.
Amended by 2021 Tenn. Acts, ch. 203, s 2, eff. 4/22/2021.
Acts 1939, ch. 197, § 9; C. Supp. 1950, § 552.9 (Williams, § 552.39); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-1519.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-19-206 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 19 / Section 43-19-206
Erasure or counterfeiting a misdemeanor
Status: in_force

Any person who erases, or in any way alters or defaces, any letter, mark, number or figure put upon any hogshead or other container by an inspector, or counterfeits the letter, mark, number or figure, previous to the delivery to the purchaser, commits a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1870-1871, ch. 65, § 12; Shan., § 3391; mod. Code 1932, § 6490; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2115; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Any person who erases, or in any way alters or defaces, any letter, mark, number or figure put upon any hogshead or other container by an inspector, or counterfeits the letter, mark, number or figure, previous to the delivery to the purchaser, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1870-1871, ch. 65, § 12; Shan., § 3391; mod. Code 1932, § 6490; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 43-2115; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-13-102 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 13 / Section 43-13-102
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Tennessee equine health advisory commission, created by § 43-13-103 ; and (2) "Department" means the department of agriculture. Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 808, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Commission" means the Tennessee equine health advisory commission, created by § 43-13-103 ; and
(2) "Department" means the department of agriculture.
Added by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 808, s 2, eff. 7/15/2020.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-32-207 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 32 / Section 43-32-207
Assessment - Suspension - Reinstatement
Status: in_force

(a) The assessment shall continue on grain until the Tennessee grain indemnity fund is more than three million dollars ($3,000,000). If and when the fund is more than three million dollars ($3,000,000), the commissioner shall temporarily suspend the assessment. At such time the amount in the fund drops below three million dollars ($3,000,000), the commissioner may reinstitute the assessment; however, the assessment shall not exceed the assessment rate established by this chapter. Adjustments to the assessment can be made only once annually. At such time the fund has utilized funds from the revenue fluctuation reserve fund in accordance with § 43-32-209 , and if, in the opinion of the commissioner, the assessment will not pay the state back, the commissioner may institute a mandatory assessment. This mandatory assessment shall be in effect only for as long as it takes to repay the revenue fluctuation reserve fund, and shall not be applicable to producers who were ineligible to receive benefits from the Tennessee grain indemnity fund at the time of the claim that resulted in the obligation to the revenue fluctuation reserve fund. (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, any assessment initiated after July 1, 2011, shall continue until the balance of the fund is ten million dollars ($10,000,000), at which time the assessment shall be temporarily suspended. Assessments thereafter shall be reinstated when the fund balance is less than eight million dollars ($8,000,000). Acts 1989, ch. 232, § 16; 2011, ch. 69, § 3.
(a) The assessment shall continue on grain until the Tennessee grain indemnity fund is more than three million dollars ($3,000,000). If and when the fund is more than three million dollars ($3,000,000), the commissioner shall temporarily suspend the assessment. At such time the amount in the fund drops below three million dollars ($3,000,000), the commissioner may reinstitute the assessment; however, the assessment shall not exceed the assessment rate established by this chapter. Adjustments to the assessment can be made only once annually. At such time the fund has utilized funds from the revenue fluctuation reserve fund in accordance with § 43-32-209 , and if, in the opinion of the commissioner, the assessment will not pay the state back, the commissioner may institute a mandatory assessment. This mandatory assessment shall be in effect only for as long as it takes to repay the revenue fluctuation reserve fund, and shall not be applicable to producers who were ineligible to receive benefits from the Tennessee grain indemnity fund at the time of the claim that resulted in the obligation to the revenue fluctuation reserve fund.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, any assessment initiated after July 1, 2011, shall continue until the balance of the fund is ten million dollars ($10,000,000), at which time the assessment shall be temporarily suspended. Assessments thereafter shall be reinstated when the fund balance is less than eight million dollars ($8,000,000).
Acts 1989, ch. 232, § 16; 2011, ch. 69, § 3.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-11-122 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-122
Injunctions against violations
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to make application to any chancery court of this state for a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this part or any rule or regulation promulgated under this part, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. This injunction is to be issued without bond. Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 17; T.C.A., § 43-1142.
The commissioner is authorized to make application to any chancery court of this state for a temporary or permanent injunction, restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provisions of this part or any rule or regulation promulgated under this part, notwithstanding the existence of other remedies at law. This injunction is to be issued without bond.
Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 17; T.C.A., § 43-1142.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-28-305 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 28 / Section 43-28-305
Brand to be plainly stamped
Status: in_force

The proprietor of the brand shall, in using the brand, cause it to be plainly stamped, branded, or otherwise impressed upon each piece of timber upon which the brand is placed. Acts 1901, ch. 54, § 4; Shan., § 3608a81; Code 1932, § 6774; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 68-305.
The proprietor of the brand shall, in using the brand, cause it to be plainly stamped, branded, or otherwise impressed upon each piece of timber upon which the brand is placed.
Acts 1901, ch. 54, § 4; Shan., § 3608a81; Code 1932, § 6774; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 68-305.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-29-113 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 29 / Section 43-29-113
Establishment of promotion boards
Status: in_force

If a referendum is carried in the affirmative and an assessment is to be levied as provided in this chapter, a promotion board shall be established according to the provisions set out in this chapter for each particular commodity. Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 13.
If a referendum is carried in the affirmative and an assessment is to be levied as provided in this chapter, a promotion board shall be established according to the provisions set out in this chapter for each particular commodity.
Acts 1985, ch. 188, § 13.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-20-209 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 20 / Section 43-20-209
Records of purchasers
Status: in_force

Each purchaser shall keep a complete and accurate record of all soybeans handled by that purchaser and shall furnish each producer with a signed sales slip showing the number of bushels purchased from that producer and the amount deducted by the purchaser for the Tennessee soybean promotion fund. Such records shall be kept for two (2) years and be open to inspection at any time with or without notice by the commissioner, the board or its representatives. The board may, from time to time, require any purchaser to submit records and reports deemed necessary for the collection of the assessment. Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 9; 1991, ch. 157, § 2.
Each purchaser shall keep a complete and accurate record of all soybeans handled by that purchaser and shall furnish each producer with a signed sales slip showing the number of bushels purchased from that producer and the amount deducted by the purchaser for the Tennessee soybean promotion fund. Such records shall be kept for two (2) years and be open to inspection at any time with or without notice by the commissioner, the board or its representatives. The board may, from time to time, require any purchaser to submit records and reports deemed necessary for the collection of the assessment.
Acts 1985, ch. 108, § 9; 1991, ch. 157, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-11-102 — TN Code / Title 43 / Chapter 11 / Section 43-11-102
Administration of part
Status: in_force

This part shall be administered by the commissioner of agriculture. Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 2; T.C.A., § 43-1122.
This part shall be administered by the commissioner of agriculture.
Acts 1969, ch. 102, § 2; T.C.A., § 43-1122.