§ 53-1-304. Repealer. [Effective Until June 30, 2021.]
This part shall cease to be effective on June 30, 2021.
§ 53-3-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dairy Law of the State of Tennessee.”
§ 53-3-102. Construction of Chapter
The word “shall” is mandatory, and the word “may” is permissive. Wherever a tolerance is allowed, it shall apply only to a tolerance as to composition and not to weight, unless specifically stated. Whenever any reference is made to any section in this chapter or to any other law, the reference shall apply to all […]
§ 53-3-103. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture or the person authorized to enforce this chapter; “Dairy products” means pure, clean and wholesome milk, cream, pure milk fat, butter, buttermilk, cheese, ice cream, ice cream mix, ice milk, ice milk mix, ice or ice sherbet, evaporated milk, […]
§ 53-3-104. Authority and Powers of the Commissioner — Special Provisions for Trade Products — Rules and Regulations
The commissioner has the authority to define all varieties and types of dairy products and trade products. The commissioner is further empowered to inspect and establish rules and regulations governing the production, storing, transportation, handling, processing, packaging and labeling of any and all dairy products and trade products. The product name for any trade product […]
§ 53-3-105. Samplers and Testers Licenses
Samplers License and Fee. Every person receiving or buying milk or cream on the basis of its chemical or physical constituents shall be, or have in the person’s employ, in or on each milk transport tank truck, a licensed milk sampler or tester. Application to become a licensed sampler shall be made to the commissioner […]
§ 53-3-106. Manufacturer, Plant and Distributor Licenses
Frozen Dessert Manufacturer’s License. For purposes of licensing under this chapter, a dairy products plant that manufactures or packages frozen desserts, such as ice cream, ice cream mix, ice milk, ice milk mix, ice, or ice sherbets, or any trade product made in semblance of these products or that may be used as a substitute […]
§ 53-3-108. Revocation of Licenses and Registrations — Reissuance
The commissioner has the authority to revoke any license or registration certificate for violation of any section of this chapter. Upon information received, the commissioner shall, by written notice, establish a hearing for the licensee or registrant. The hearing shall be held within fifteen (15) days from the date of the mailing of the notice. […]
§ 53-1-208. Inspections — Examination of Specimens
The commissioner or the commissioner’s duly authorized agent shall have free access at all reasonable hours to any factory, warehouse or establishment in which foods, drugs, devices or cosmetics are manufactured, processed, packed or held for introduction into commerce, or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold the foods, drugs, devices or […]
§ 53-1-209. Access to Records of Carriers, Consignees or Holders of Products in Intrastate Commerce
For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, carriers engaged in intrastate commerce, and persons receiving food, drugs, devices or cosmetics in intrastate commerce or holding those articles so received, shall, upon the request of a duly authorized representative of the commissioner, permit the representative at reasonable times to have access to and to copy all […]