2017 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 16 - Baby Chicks
Part 2 - Custom Hatching or Producing for Sale
§ 44-16-203. Duties of licensees.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 44-16-203 (2017)
  • Any person coming under this part shall:
    • (1) Maintain sanitary measures such as will properly suppress and prevent the spread of contagious and infectious diseases of baby chicks;
    • (2) Provide ample facilities for the proper care and handling of baby chicks on the premises;
    • (3) Determine that all baby chicks are in a healthy condition before offering them for sale; and
    • (4) Label all containers holding baby chicks, when offered for sale as a unit, with the following: number of baby chicks; breed and variety of baby chicks; date hatched; whether or not parent stock has been tested for pullorum disease; cockerels, pullets, or straight run; name and address of producer; and the name and address of the seller.
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