Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-33-01-.02 - DEFINITIONS

In addition to the definitions contained in T.C.A. Section44-17-702, 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.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-33-01-.02

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.

Authority: T.C.A. § 44-17-713 [effective January 1, 2010]; and Chapter 591 of the Public Acts of 2009.