License Required — Application

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Animals and Animal Husbandry
  4. Livestock Sales
  5. License Required — Application

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  1. 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:
      1. The name, address and phone number of the livestock market operator;
      2. The location and description of the establishment or property where the livestock market is to be conducted;
      3. A report of the types and volume of livestock to be handled, sold or exchanged;
      4. A copy of property and fire insurance for the livestock market;
      5. Proof the applicant has met the bonding requirements of 9 C.F.R. 201, et seq.; and
      6. Such other information as the commissioner may require.
    2. All applications shall be accompanied by the license fee required by § 44-11-104.
  2. 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.


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