- (1) A person is responsible for violation of the Act or this chapter when committed by either the person or his agent.
- (2) Each violation of the Act, this chapter, or departmental order is grounds for issuance of stop movement orders, denial or revocation of any license issued by the department; actions for injunction; confiscation or destruction of animals in accordance with the Act and this chapter; and imposition of civil penalties or criminal charges against the violator.
- (3) The department may refer to law enforcement officials for animal cruelty investigation any person who unreasonably fails to provide appropriate care for dogs or cats in his possession.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203 and 44-2-102. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 10, 2019; effective September 8, 2019.