I am looking for a breeder's license application and rules and regulations for Tennessee?
Full Question:
I am looking for a breeder/kennel license application for Carter County Tennessee. And also rules and regulation for my zoning district that applies to kennel standards.
11/10/2007 |
Category: Licenses |
State: Tennessee |
#11984
Answer:
The following are Tennessee statutes:
44-17-104. Applications for license — Fee.
(a) An application for a license as a dealer shall be made to the
commissioner on a form provided by the commissioner, which shall contain
space for such information as the commissioner may reasonably require,
including evidence of ability to comply with such standards, rules and
regulations as are lawfully prescribed by the commissioner.
(b) Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a license
fee based upon the following:
Dealer license fee to sell dogs or cats to research facilities — two
hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
Dealer license fee (wholesale) to sell dogs or cats for resale — one
hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00)
Dealer license fee (retail) to buy dogs or cats for resale to be assessed
as follows:
Transactions of up to 50 animals per year — one hundred and twenty-five
dollars ($125.00)
Transactions of 51 to 150 animals per year — two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250.00)
Transactions of 151 to 300 animals per year — five hundred dollars
($500.00)
Transactions of 301 to 500 animals per year — seven hundred and fifty
dollars ($750.00)
Transactions of more than 500 animals per year — one thousand dollars
($1,000.00)
Dealer license fee to transport dogs or cats in commerce — one hundred
and twenty-five dollars ($125.00).
44-17-105. Issuance of dealer's license — Requirements.
(a) The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant after
determining:
(1) The applicant or the responsible officers thereof are of good moral
character;
(2) The applicant or any responsible officer thereof has never been
convicted of cruelty to animals or of a violation of this part;
(3) An inspection has been made of the premises and a finding that it
conforms to the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations of
the commissioner, and is a suitable place in which to conduct the
dealer's business; and
(4) The dealer's business is to be conducted in a permanent structure or
building.
(b) Each license shall be issued only for the premises and to the
person or persons named in the application and shall not be transferable
or assignable except with the written approval of the commissioner.
(c) Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed
premises.
