Indemnity for destruction

The commissioner may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for honey bee colonies destroyed under the authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the colonies and the availability of funds for this purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed if the owner is in violation of this chapter. Acts 1999, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-223. The commissioner may establish procedures for the payment of indemnities for honey bee colonies destroyed under the authority of this chapter. Indemnity under this section is not intended to be a full reimbursement but a partial compensation based on, but not limited to, the value of the colonies and the availability of funds for this purpose. Indemnification may be disallowed if the owner is in violation of this chapter. Acts 1999, ch. 274, § 1; T.C.A. § 44-15-223.