Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-14-01-.35
Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins
Effective May 2, 1977Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1769, 53-607, 53-621, 53-905, 53-1023, and 53-1109.Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, and, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
- (1) “Turtle” means any reptile of the order Chelonia.
- (2) “Institution” means a school, college, university, research laboratory or other facility having a bonafide research or teaching interest in turtles. Zoos supported by public funds are also defined as “institutions”.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 49-1769, 53-607, 53-621, 53-905, 53-1023, and 53-1109. Administrative History: Original rule certified June 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed March 31, 1977; effective May 2, 1977.