As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Alternative livestock” means non-traditional livestock that are hoofed and captive-farmed for purposes of agricultural or recreational use, as defined by § 70-4-403(3);

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 44-10-202

  • Agriculture: means :
    (i) The land, buildings and machinery used in the commercial production of farm products and nursery stock. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Alternative livestock: means non-traditional livestock that are hoofed and captive-farmed for purposes of agricultural or recreational use, as defined by §. See Tennessee Code 44-10-202
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner's appointed agent. See Tennessee Code 44-10-202
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Livestock: means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock. See Tennessee Code 44-10-202
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity. See Tennessee Code 44-10-202
(2) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture or the commissioner’s appointed agent;
(3) “Livestock” means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock;
(4) “Livestock dealer” means any person who buys, receives or assembles livestock for resale for that person’s own account or that of another person more than nine (9) times in any consecutive three-month period;
(5) “Livestock producer” means any person who sells only livestock such person has raised or such person has owned and had in possession for a minimum of sixty (60) days; and
(6) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity.
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