In addition to the definitions contained in T.C.A. Section 44-17-702, the following definitions are applicable to this chapter:
- (1) “Applicant” means a person who has submitted or is in the process of submitting a completed application to obtain a commercial breeder’s license;
- (2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health or the commissioner’s designee;
- (3) “Department” means the department of health;
- (4) “Licensee” means a person who holds a current, unexpired license as a commercial breeder issued by the commissioner;
- (5) “Premises” means the indoor or outdoor facilities where the dogs and cats receive shelter, food and other care as well as the real property on which the facilities are located.
Authority: T.C.A. §44-17-713 [effective January 1, 2010]; and Chapter 591 of the Public Acts of 2009. Administrative History: Emergency rule filed December 22, 2009; effective through June 20, 2010. Emergency rule filed December 22, 2009, expired effective June 21, 2010; rule reverted to its original status. Original rule filed April 22, 2010; effective July 21, 2010.