44-17-704 - Requirements for licensure License not transferrable or assignable Posting of license Use of license number Disclaimer. [Effective January 1, 2010 until June 30, 2014. See the Compile

44-17-704 Requirements for licensure License not transferrable or assignable Posting of license Use of license number Disclaimer. [Effective January 1, 2010 until June 30, 2014. See the Compiler's Notes.]

(a)  The commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant after determining:

     (1)  Through an inspection, that the premises are suitable as a facility for commercial breeding and finding that the premises conform to this part and the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this part;

     (2)  The applicant has a valid sales tax registration number and is in good standing with the Tennessee department of revenue;

     (3)  The applicant has never been convicted of a violation of § 39-14-212, at any time, or convicted of any other criminal offense involving an animal as set out in title 39, chapter 14, part 2, for a period of ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of the application; and

     (4)  The applicant does not operate or maintain a controlling interest in any releasing agency.

(b)  Each license shall be issued only for the premises and to the person or persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable.

(c)  Licenses shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

(d)  License numbers shall be included on all of the licensee's invoices, advertisements or promotions that pertain to a companion animal, including, but not limited to, newspapers, internet, radio, or flyers.

(e)  Any written materials that pertain to a companion animal, including, but not limited to, the license and the companion animal's bill of sale, shall include in bold print the statement:  

This license does not certify that the companion animal being sold has been examined by or is under the care of a licensed veterinarian.

[Acts 2009, ch. 591, § 1.]