Definitions

(1) Terms in this chapter share those meanings of terms set forth in T.C.A. § 44-17-102. (2) When used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) 25 or more dogs or cats within the definition of “dealer” under the Act refers to one cumulative total of animals and not separate totals for each type of animal. For example a person who buys 20 dogs and 20 cats in the same calendar year for resale within the state is a dog and cat dealer; (b) Act means title 44, chapter 17, part 1 of Tennessee Code; (c) Buying or selling for resale means a non-breeder’s sale of a dog or cat in commerce, within 60 days of acquiring the animal; (d) For research purposes means in commerce with a research facility; (e) Incorporated entity means any entity that is not an individual; (f) License means a valid license or registration issued under this chapter; DOG AND CAT DEALERS CHAPTER 0080-02-15 (g) Move, distribute, transport, or words of similar import mean to relocate in any manner an item from one real property to another; (h) Sample or sampling means any biological material taken from an animal by the department or under direction of a duly authorized federal or state animal health official; (i) School, hospital, laboratory, institution, organization or person within the definition of “research facility” under the Act means any person having physical research facilities within the state; and, (j) Vaccine, vaccination, or words of similar import mean any preparation used as a preventative inoculation to confer immunity against a specific disease, administered under direction of a licensed veterinarian in accordance with customary practices of veterinary medicine.