Tennessee § 44-17-302 - Application.
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§ 44-17-302. Application.
This part shall be applicable only to public and private agencies, animal shelters and other facilities operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals. This part shall apply to any licensed veterinarian, Tennessee veterinarian medical technician, employee, volunteer, whether compensated or otherwise, or any other person acting as an agent on behalf of a public or private agency, animal shelter or other facility operated for the collection, care or euthanasia of stray, neglected, abandoned or unwanted non-livestock animals. Acts 1980, ch. 482, § 2; 2001, ch. 70, § 1; 2008, ch. 639, § 2. Amendments. The 2008 amendment added (b). Effective Dates. Acts 2008, ch. 639, § 4. July 1, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 44-17-302
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 44-17-302 cover?
Section 44-17-302 ("Application.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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