§ 44-17-203. No Damages Recoverable for Killing or Injuring Such Dog
In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action.
§ 44-17-301. Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Non-livestock Animal Humane Death Act.”
§ 44-17-302. Application
This part shall be applicable only to 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. This part shall apply to any licensed veterinarian, Tennessee veterinarian medical technician, employee, volunteer, whether compensated or otherwise, or any other person acting as […]
§ 44-17-303. Methods Allowed
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 […]
§ 44-17-113. Bills of Sale Evidencing Purchase of Dogs or Cats by Dealers or Research Facilities
The purchase of any dog or cat by a dealer or by a research facility shall be evidenced by a bill of sale signed by the seller. The bill of sale shall be in form approved by the commissioner and shall certify that the seller is the lawful owner of the dog or cat and […]
§ 44-17-114. Time Dealers Must Hold Dogs and Cats After Acquisition
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.
§ 44-17-115. Authority of Commissioner to Inspect Premises of Dealers or Research Facilities — Inspection of Conveyances — Rules and Regulations Regarding Inspection
The premises of any dealer or research facility shall be made available to the commissioner or the commissioner’s representative for inspection at all reasonable times. The commissioner or the commissioner’s representative shall make or cause to be made such inspections or investigations of the premises as considered necessary. The commissioner or the commissioner’s representative, or […]
§ 44-17-116. Violations of Provisions a Misdemeanor
A person who violates any of the provisions of this part commits a Class C misdemeanor. After notice of any violation received from the commissioner, each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense.
§ 44-17-117. Construction and Enforcement of Provisions
When construing or enforcing §§ 44-17-101 — 44-17-107, the act, omission, or failure of any individual acting for or employed by a dealer or research facility, within the scope of the individual’s employment or office, shall be considered to be the act, omission, or failure of the dealer or research facility as well as of […]
§ 44-17-118. Rules and Regulations
The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary to implement this part.