As used in this chapter, 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 44-11-101

  • 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 44-11-101
  • Breed association: means a bona fide livestock breed association which conducts sales of livestock breeds recognized by the department in which such association assumes responsibility for conducting the sales, assumes title to any livestock sold, and accrues a majority of profits from the sales. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • 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.
  • Department: means the department of agriculture. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • Livestock: means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • Livestock market: means any location where livestock is assembled and sold at public auction, on a commission basis, or otherwise for the compensation of the owner or operator, during regularly scheduled or special sales. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • Operator: means any person conducting business as a livestock market. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
  • Person: means any person, firm, or corporation. See Tennessee Code 44-11-101
(2) “Breed association” means a bona fide livestock breed association which conducts sales of livestock breeds recognized by the department in which such association assumes responsibility for conducting the sales, assumes title to any livestock sold, and accrues a majority of profits from the sales;
(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture;
(4) “Consignor” means any person consigning, shipping, or delivering livestock to a livestock market for sale, resale, or exchange;
(5) “Department” means the department of agriculture;
(6) “Livestock” means cattle, calves, horses, mules, poultry, swine, sheep, goats, and alternative livestock;
(7) “Livestock market” means any location where livestock is assembled and sold at public auction, on a commission basis, or otherwise for the compensation of the owner or operator, during regularly scheduled or special sales;
(8) “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;
(9) “Operator” means any person conducting business as a livestock market;
(10) “Person” means any person, firm, or corporation; and
(11) “Representative” means an employee or designee of the commissioner.
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