§ 53-7-215. Cost of Inspections Borne by Department of Agriculture — Exception
The cost of inspections made to effectuate this part shall be borne by the department of agriculture; provided, that any extra cost of inspection resulting from overtime operation shall be borne by the establishment operating overtime pursuant to reasonable rules and regulations with respect to inspections that may be promulgated by the commissioner.
§ 53-7-216. License Required for the Operation of an Establishment — Application
No person shall maintain an establishment for the slaughtering of livestock or poultry or the processing of livestock, deer, or poultry without first having secured a license from the department of agriculture and having paid all inspection and license fees. Each separate business location shall be licensed, and the license shall not be transferable. Any […]
§ 53-7-217. Revocation or Suspension of License — General Provisions for Hearings and Appeals
If any establishment licensed under this part is deemed by the commissioner to be operated or maintained in any unsanitary manner, or in violation of any of this part or of any regulation duly promulgated pursuant to this part, the commissioner may give written notice of at least ten (10) days to the person operating […]
§ 53-7-218. Exclusive Method of Reviewing Orders of Commissioner — Disposition of Confiscated Property
The remedy and procedure provided in § 53-7-217 shall be the exclusive method of reviewing all orders of the commissioner issued pursuant to the hearing authorized by this part and shall be the sole remedy of any petitioner or claimant. No judge or any court shall have the authority or jurisdiction to interfere by replevin, […]
§ 53-7-219. Fees for Licenses and Inspections
The fee for licenses and inspection issued pursuant to this part shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703.
§ 53-7-220. Licensing of Custom Slaughterers — Fee
Upon application, custom slaughterers shall also be licensed by the department of agriculture for the same periods of time as other licensees; provided, that the custom slaughterers first satisfy the commissioner that they are qualified and competent to conduct their operations in conformity with the applicable provisions of this part and regulations duly promulgated pursuant […]
§ 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 […]
§ 53-7-211. Violators Entitled to Notice and Hearing Preceding Reports of Violations to District Attorney General — Alternatives to Criminal Prosecution
Before any violation of this part is reported by the commissioner to the district attorney general for institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom the proceeding is contemplated shall be given reasonable notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to present the person’s views orally or in writing with regard to the contemplated […]
§ 53-7-212. Cease and Desist Orders
Whenever it is brought to the attention of the commissioner that any person operating an establishment continues to willfully operate in violation of this part and after written notice of the violations has been given, the commissioner may issue a cease and desist order against the establishment. The cease and desist order issued under subsection […]