Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Section 44-11-102 - License required - Application(a) No person shall conduct the business of a livestock market without a valid license from the department.(1) The application for a license shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the department, and shall include:(A) The name, address and phone number of the livestock market operator;(B) The location and description of the establishment or property where the livestock market is to be conducted;(C) A report of the types and volume of livestock to be handled, sold or exchanged;(D) A copy of property and fire insurance for the livestock market;(E) Proof the applicant has met the bonding requirements of 9 C.F.R. 201, et seq.; and(F) Such other information as the commissioner may require.(2) All applications shall be accompanied by the license fee required by § 44-11-104.(b) This chapter shall not be construed to include as a livestock market the following: (1) Any operation where Future Farmers, 4-H Club groups, or fairs conduct sales of livestock; or(2) Any livestock producer or breed association as defined by § 44-11-101.Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 2; T.C.A., §44-2302; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 7.