Tennessee § 44-7-204 - Reregistration of brands periodically — Fee — Forfeiture upon failure.
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§ 44-7-204. Reregistration of brands periodically — Fee — Forfeiture upon failure.
Every five (5) years, all brands shall be reregistered with the department. At least ninety (90) days prior to the date for reregistration of all brands, the department shall notify all persons having brands registered as to the date by which the brand must be reregistered. On or before the reregistration date, the person in whose name the brand is registered shall furnish any additional information as the department may require on forms furnished by the department. If any person having a registered brand fails to reregister the brand in that person's name, the brand shall be forfeited and shall be available for registration in the name of another person. Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 4; T.C.A., § 44-1213; Acts 2015, ch. 485, § 19. Amendments. The 2015 amendment , in the third sentence, deleted “pay to the department a reregistration fee of two dollars ($2.00), and shall” preceding “furnish” and substituted “any additional” for “such additional”. Effective Dates. Acts 2015, ch. 485, § 41. July 1, 2015; May 20, 2015, for the purpose of promulgating rules.
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