1. (1) Import.

   1. (a) Dogs. If a dog is older than three months of age, its import must be accompanied by proof of current rabies vaccination for the animal.
   2. (b) Cats. If a cat is older than six months of age, its import must be accompanied by proof of current rabies vaccination for the animal.
   3. (c) Import of any dog or cat into the state must comply with current federal movement requirements compiled at 9 C.F.R. §§ 3.13 – 3.19.
   4. (d) A person shall not import any dog or cat infected with disease unless accompanied by written authorization from the state veterinarian.
   5. (e) A person shall not import any dog or cat that originated from or is shipped through a quarantine area unless accompanied by written authorization from the state veterinarian.
   6. (f) Absent extraordinary circumstances, the state veterinarian will not authorize import of diseased or quarantined dogs or cats except for research, destruction, or emergency purposes.
2. (2) Export of any dog or cat must comply with current federal movement requirements compiled at 9 C.F.R. §§ 3.13 – 3.19 and state regulatory requirements for any state through which the export passes.
3. (3) Movement within the state. [RESERVED]

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203 and 44-2-102. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 10, 2019; effective September 8, 2019.