21 chapters · 239 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-503 Deposit — Forfeiture of deposit — Use of forfeited deposits
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(a) If the dog or cat being adopted has not been spayed or neutered, the agency shall require a deposit of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) from the new owner prior to the adoption in order to ensure that the dog or cat is spayed or neutered. The new owner may request a…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-504 Petition for compliance
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If a person fails to comply with this part, the agency may file a petition with a court of competent jurisdiction seeking compliance and/or requesting return of the dog or cat to the agency from which it was adopted.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-505 Dogs or cats claimed by owner
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Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize an agency to spay or neuter a dog or cat, if the dog or cat is being claimed by and returned to its lawful owner within seven (7) days of the dog or cat being taken into custody by the agency.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 44-17-601 “Chemical capture” defined — Authorized drugs — Administration of drugs
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(a) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires, “chemical capture” means the capture of a dog or cat by means of sedation using approved drugs as provided in this part and appropriate drug administering equipment. (b) Chemical capture by certified animal chemical…