Part Definitions

  1. Law
  2. Tennessee Code
  3. Animals and Animal Husbandry
  4. Marks, Brands, Registration and Certification
  5. Registration of Cattle Brands
  6. Part Definitions

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. “Brand” means any recorded identification mark applied to any position on the hide of a live animal by means of heat, acid or chemical, except tattoo marks in the ear or numbers used to keep production records or record of age;
  2. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture;
  3. “Department” means the department of agriculture;
  4. “Livestock hide dealer” means any dealer or person who buys hides;
  5. “Livestock market” means a place where a person assembles livestock for public sale if the person is required to procure a license or permit from the department to operate such market; and
  6. “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.


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