2021 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 17 - Dogs and Cats

Part 1 - Dog and Cat Dealers

§ 44-17-101. Purpose of Part - The purpose of this part is to protect the owners...

§ 44-17-102. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 44-17-106. Annual Renewal of Dealer's License — Fee - A license, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall be renewable...

§ 44-17-108. Semi-Annual Reports to Commissioner - Each dealer shall file, on forms and at such times...

§ 44-17-109. Registration of Research Facilities With Commissioner - Every research facility shall register with the commissioner in accordance...

§ 44-17-110. Identification of Dogs and Cats Delivered to Research Facilities - All dogs and cats delivered for transportation, transported, purchased, or...

§ 44-17-111. Records of Research Facilities and Dealers - Research facilities and dealers shall make and keep such records...

§ 44-17-112. Sales of Dogs and Cats to Research Facilities — Restrictions - Dogs and cats shall not be offered for sale or...

§ 44-17-114. Time Dealers Must Hold Dogs and Cats After Acquisition - No dealer shall sell or otherwise dispose of any dog...

§ 44-17-117. Construction and Enforcement of Provisions - When construing or enforcing §§ 44-17-101 — 44-17-107, the act,...

§ 44-17-118. Rules and Regulations - The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as are...

§ 44-17-119. Supplemental Provisions - This part is in addition to and supplementary of title...

§ 44-17-121. Confiscation of Animals - Subject to this part, the commissioner has the authority to...

§ 44-17-122. Cooperation With Local and Federal Authorities - The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with local and/or...

Part 2 - Dogs Killing Livestock

§ 44-17-201. Owners of Dogs Are Liable for Livestock Killed - Where any dog shall kill, or in any manner damage,...

§ 44-17-202. Ignorance of Dog's Habits Is No Defense - Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog...

§ 44-17-203. No Damages Recoverable for Killing or Injuring Such Dog - In an action for damages against a person for killing...

Part 3 - Non-Livestock Animal Humane Death Act

§ 44-17-301. Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

Part 4 - Miscellaneous Provisions

§ 44-17-401. Electronic Locating Collars - No agency or entity of state or local government shall...

§ 44-17-402. Retrieval of Hunting Dogs From Federal Property Operated by Wildlife Resources Agency - If the owner or a person in control of a...

§ 44-17-404. Recovery for Death or Injury to Guide Dogs - If a person's guide dog is killed or sustains injuries...

Part 5 - Spay/neuter Law

§ 44-17-501. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 44-17-504. Petition for Compliance - If a person fails to comply with this part, the...

§ 44-17-505. Dogs or Cats Claimed by Owner - Nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize an...

Part 6 - Chemical Capture -