Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0080-02-12-.03 - TRANSPORT
(1) Import.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(d) A person shall not import any dog or cat
infected with disease unless accompanied by written authorization from the
state veterinarian.
(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.
(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)
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) Movement within the
state. [RESERVED]
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203 and 44-2-102.
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