§ 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 .

Legislative History

Acts 1957, ch. 208, § 2; T.C.A., §44-2302; Acts 2010 , ch. 717, § 7.