Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-8-111

  • Department: means the Tennessee department of health. See Tennessee Code 68-8-102
  • Veterinarian: means any individual licensed by the state board of veterinary medical examiners to practice veterinary medicine in this state. See Tennessee Code 68-8-102

Any licensed veterinarian who provides services to vaccinate animals against rabies at a community clinic that is sponsored by a county health department or municipality in accordance with this chapter, shall not by such participation assume any responsibility or liability for the supervision of the site or location where the rabies program is conducted. Such responsibility and liability shall be borne by the sponsoring county or municipality.