§ 70-4-418. Implantation of Microchips in Class I Carnivores
Any person who obtains a Class I carnivore on or after July 1, 2015, shall, within six (6) months of obtaining the animal, have a microchip permanently implanted in the animal. The microchip shall have an identification number that is unique to the microchip. In addition, the microchip shall contain a passive integrated transponder, which […]
§ 70-4-408. Owners of Unpermitted Wildlife — Disposition of Such Wildlife
Owners of unpermitted wildlife who do not qualify for a permit to possess such wildlife shall dispose of such wildlife to an approved recipient within thirty (30) days of notification by the agency. Each day of possession of unpermitted wildlife after such thirty-day period constitutes a separate violation.
§ 70-4-409. Inspections
Any person possessing live wildlife in Class I or Class II shall, during normal business hours and at all reasonable times, and without the necessity of a search warrant, allow the executive director or any officer or employee of the agency to inspect all animals, facilities and records relating to such animals for the purpose […]
§ 70-4-410. Propagation of Class I or Class Ii Wildlife — Permit
Before any person may engage in the business of propagating or otherwise obtaining Class I or Class II wildlife for sale, barter or trade, whether indigenous to this state or not, such person must obtain and possess a permit for each propagating location. Any nonresident who enters the state for the purpose of selling Class […]
§ 70-4-411. Importation of Wildlife — Permits — Papers
All persons wishing to possess Classes I and II live wildlife obtained outside this state shall have in their possession the importation permit required by this part. The permit and all bills of lading and shipping papers relating to any wildlife that such person may have in such person’s possession shall be open and available […]
§ 70-4-412. Release of Wildlife
It is unlawful to release any class of wildlife in Tennessee except in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission.
§ 70-4-413. Private Wildlife Preserves — Hunting
It is unlawful for any person to operate a private wildlife preserve for the purpose of propagating or hunting, or both, any class of wildlife reared in captivity unless that person obtains the appropriate permit and operates such private wildlife preserve in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. It is lawful […]
§ 70-4-414. Raptors — Falconry Permit
Before any person may take, transport or possess raptors for the purpose of falconry, such person shall first obtain a falconry permit in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. This permit is supplemental to all other permits and licenses required for hunting as provided in this title, except that a holder […]
§ 70-4-415. Authority of Officers of Agency — Violations — Penalties — Forfeitures
Any officer of the agency, upon finding a violation of this part, of the terms of the permit or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part, may, as appropriate: Exercise such officer’s arrest authority or, in lieu of exercising the arrest authority, issue a finding of a violation, along with a warning to remedy […]
§ 70-4-416. Notification of Escape — Injuries
Permittees shall immediately notify the agency or local law enforcement officials of any escape of Class I wildlife. Any personal injury inflicted by any species of captive wildlife requiring medical treatment shall be reported to the agency within forty-eight (48) hours of the injury, and a complete report provided regarding the nature and circumstances of […]