Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or sold to a research facility at public auction or by weight. No research facility shall purchase dogs or cats at public auction or by weight, nor shall any research facility purchase dogs or cats except from a licensed dealer, public pound, humane society, or from a person who breeds dogs or cats for sale to a research facility.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
§ 44-17-106. Annual Renewal of Dealer's License — Fee
§ 44-17-108. Semi-Annual Reports to Commissioner
§ 44-17-109. Registration of Research Facilities With Commissioner
§ 44-17-110. Identification of Dogs and Cats Delivered to Research Facilities
§ 44-17-111. Records of Research Facilities and Dealers
§ 44-17-112. Sales of Dogs and Cats to Research Facilities — Restrictions
§ 44-17-114. Time Dealers Must Hold Dogs and Cats After Acquisition
§ 44-17-117. Construction and Enforcement of Provisions
§ 44-17-118. Rules and Regulations
§ 44-17-119. Supplemental Provisions