Reports And Records

(1) Reports. (a) In addition to all information required under T.C.A. § 44-17-108, a licensee shall report the number of dogs and cats that the licensee sold within 60 days of each animal’s acquisition during the previous calendar year. (b) Licensees shall file reports annually with the department upon renewal of their license, and shall have semi-annual report information available for inspection upon request and reasonable notice from the department. (2) Records. (a) Licensees shall keep and maintain at each licensed location records for each dog or cat purchased, sold, transported, or held for commercial or research purposes. The records shall include: 1. A description sufficient to identify the animal, including known or approximate age, size, color marking, breed estimation, sex, and official identification number, chip implantation, or tattoos; 2. Known vaccination records for the animal, including type of vaccine, accredited veterinarian administering the vaccine, and date the vaccination was last administered to the animal; 3. Name and address of the person from whom the animal was acquired; 4. Date the animal was acquired; 5. Name and address of the person to whom the animal was sold; 6. Date the animal was sold; and, 7. Bill of sale information as required under T.C.A. § 44-17-113. (b) Licensees shall maintain records required under this rule for a period of two years.