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| TN - Dog - Consolidated Dog Laws | These Tennessee statutes comprise the state's dog laws. Among the provisions include licensing requirements for companion animal dealers, laws concerning damage done by dogs, and the Tennessee Spay/Neuter Law. |
| TN - Impound - Rabies. § 68-8-109. Observation; confinement or quarantine. | This Tennessee statute provides that if any animal has bitten any person, is suspected of having bitten any person or is for any reason suspected of being infected with rabies, the animal may be required to be placed under an observation period either by confinement or by quarantine for a period of time deemed necessary by the commissioner or rules of the department. |
| TN - Licenses - § 68-8-107. Seizure; adoption; destruction. | This Tennessee statute mandates that any dog found running at large may be seized by any peace officer and placed in an animal shelter in counties or cities where an animal shelter or pound is available. If the dog or cat is wearing a rabies vaccination tag or other identification, all reasonable effort shall be made to locate and notify the owners who shall be required to appear within five (5) days and redeem the animal by paying a pound fee as set by the city or county legislative body. |
| TN - Rabies - Chapter 8. Rabies | This chapter reflects the Tennessee Anti-Rabies Law. It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or harbor any dog or cat six (6) months of age or older that has not been vaccinated against rabies as required by this chapter. Ferrets, certain livestock, hybrid animals and other animals may be vaccinated for rabies if a vaccine is legally available for that species. |
| TN - Rabies - Chapter 8. Rabies. § 68-8-108. Transportation. | This Tennessee statute provides that this chapter related to rabies shall not prohibit the transportation of dogs or cats in the state; provided, that the dogs or cats are securely confined or kept on a leash while being transported in the state. |
| TN - Vehicle - § 29-34-209. Forcible entry of a motor vehicle for purposes of removing a minor or an animal | This statute grants a person who forcibly breaks into a motor vehicle to save a minor or animal immunity from civil liability. |
| Traditional Chinese Culture Poses Difficulty For New Animal Welfare Laws |
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| Tunisia - Cruelty - Animal Transport (in French) | |
| TX - Counseling - § 54.0407. Cruelty to Animals: Counseling Required. | For juveniles convicted under the Texas criminal animal cruelty statute (found at Tex. Penal Code § 42.09), psychological counseling is required. |
| TX - Dangerous - Subchapter D: Dangerous Dogs | Chapter 822, Subchapter D addresses dangerous dogs and their treatment, including dog attacks, registration, defenses, violations of the statute. |