§ 39-14-804. Penalties
A person found to be in violation of any of the offenses defined in § 39-14-803(a) and (b) commits a Class C felony. Any person violating § 39-14-803(c) commits a Class B misdemeanor.
§ 39-14-805. Powers and Duties of Commissioner
For purposes of enforcing this part, the commissioner: May investigate any offense under this part; May seek the assistance of any law enforcement agency of the United States, the state, or any local government in the conduct of the investigations; and Shall coordinate the investigation to the maximum extent practicable, with the investigations of any […]
§ 39-14-806. Recovery of Damages, Fees, Costs — Remedies — Injunctions
Any person who has been damaged by reason of a violation of this part may recover all actual and consequential damages, punitive damages, and court costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, from the person causing the damage. In addition to the remedies provided in this part or elsewhere in the laws of this state, and notwithstanding […]
§ 39-14-802. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Actor” means a person accused of any of the offenses defined in this part; “Animal” means any warm-blooded or cold-blooded animal or insect which is being used in food or fiber production, agriculture, research, testing, or education, including, but not limited to, hogs, equines, mules, […]
§ 39-14-803. Offenses
A person commits an offense if, without the consent of the owner, the person acquires or otherwise exercises control over an animal facility, an animal from an animal facility, or other property from an animal facility with the intent to deprive the owner of the facility, animal, or property and to disrupt the enterprise conducted […]
§ 39-14-801. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Farm Animal and Research Facilities Protection Act.”