§ 53-7-304. Right of Entry for Examination Purposes
The commissioner may enter at normal business hours every place where animals or animal products are kept within the state, to examine the facilities, inventory and records pertaining to the animals or animal products, to copy all records, and to take reasonable samples of any animals or animal products, and to make additional investigations as […]
§ 53-7-305. Authority of Commissioner to Promulgate Tolerance Regulations
The commissioner shall promulgate regulations setting forth tolerances for biological residues in or on animals or animal products that are consistent with tolerances adopted under authority of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, compiled in chapter 1 of this title and the Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, compiled in part 2 of this […]
§ 53-7-306. Violation of Provisions — Penalties
A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.
§ 53-7-307. Injunctive Relief
In addition to the remedies provided in this part, the commissioner may apply to any chancery court, and the chancery court shall have jurisdiction, for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating this part, regardless of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.
§ 53-7-303. Administration — Detention, Quarantine and Destruction of Affected Animals and Animal Products
This part shall be administered by the commissioner. Whenever any animal or animal product is found within the state to bear or contain any biological residue that has been found to be hazardous to human health, as well as any other animal or animal product that the commissioner has reason to believe contains a biological […]
§ 53-7-301. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Biological Residue Act of 1972.”
§ 53-7-302. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Animal” means any member of the animal kingdom whether domesticated or wild, but not including humans; “Animal product” means any product derived from any animal or animals that is or could be suitable for human consumption; “Biological residue” means any substance, including metabolites, remaining in […]