(a) The state veterinarian shall administer this chapter.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 44-11-110

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The state veterinarian is authorized to employ a chief inspector and shall have one (1) inspector assigned to work in each grand division of the state. In addition, the state veterinarian may employ part-time inspectors who may be assigned in particular localities or at particular community sales.