(a) It is an offense to knowingly operate a veterinary facility in this state without a premises permit.

Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class B misdemeanorup to 6 monthsup to $500
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-12-140

  • 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
  • Veterinary facility: means a building, place, or mobile unit from which the practice of veterinary medicine is conducted. See Tennessee Code 63-12-103
(b) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor and each violation constitutes a separate offense.