21 chapters · 239 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-101 Chapter definitions
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(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Animal” or “animals” means all domestic animals including, but not limited to, cattle, bison, all equidae, sheep, goats, swine, dogs, cats, all avian species, and all Class III animals as established by § 70-…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-102 Supervisory powers
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(1) The commissioner and the state veterinarian have the general supervision of all animals within or that may be in transit through the state, and they are empowered to:(1) Establish a quarantine against any animal or animals within or entering the state;(2) Enter any premises i…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-103 Prohibited acts
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(1) It is unlawful for any person to:(1) Willfully hinder, obstruct, disregard or evade any quarantine or order the commissioner or state veterinarian may issue under this chapter;(2) Distribute, sell or use any veterinary vaccine, antiserum, or diagnostic antigen or other veteri…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-2-104 Penalties
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A violation of this chapter is a Class A misdemeanor.