§ 44-21-101. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Bovine activity” means any activity involving one (1) or more bovine, including, but not limited to: Grazing, herding, feeding, branding, milking or any other activity that involves the care or maintenance of bovine; Bovine shows, fairs, competitions or auctions; Bovine training or teaching activities; Boarding […]
§ 44-21-102. No Liability for Inherent Risks of Bovine Activities
A bovine owner shall not be liable for any injury, loss, damage, or death of a person resulting from the inherent risks of bovine activities. Except as provided in § 44-21-103, no person shall make any claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from a bovine owner for injury, loss, damage, or death of […]
§ 44-21-103. Bovine Owner Activities That Preclude Limitations on Liability
Nothing in § 44-21-102 shall prevent or limit the liability of a bovine owner if the owner: Fails to post and maintain warning signs pursuant to § 44-21-104(a); Fails to maintain proper fences and enclosures pursuant to chapter 8 of this title; or Commits an act or omission that constitutes willful or wanton disregard for […]
§ 44-21-104. Warning Signs
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 […]
§ 44-19-118. Change or Termination of Assessment — Petition — Referendum
Upon written petition duly signed by fifteen percent (15%) of the producers affected by the assessment, the commissioner shall, in accordance with the procedure established in §§ 44-19-109 — 44-19-112, conduct a referendum to determine whether the producers assent to a change of the assessment or to terminate the assessment. The producers shall be deemed […]
§ 44-19-119. Reports — Information — Audits
The commissioner may require purchasers to file such information and reports as may be reasonably necessary to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter. The Tennessee dairy promotion committee shall prepare an annual report of its activities through June 30 of each year, and submit this report to the commissioner. The annual report […]
§ 44-19-120. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations
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.
§ 44-19-121. Orders and Injunctions Restraining Violations — Unpaid Assessments
Whenever in the judgment of the commissioner or the Tennessee dairy promotion committee on recommendation to the commissioner, a purchaser is engaged in or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute a violation of any of the sections of this chapter, the commissioner may make application to a court of appropriate […]
§ 44-19-122. Termination of Assessments and Chapter
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.
§ 44-20-101. Legislative Findings and Intent
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 […]