2019 Tennessee Code
Title 44 - Animals and Animal Husbandry
Chapter 15 - Tennessee Apiary Act of 1995
§ 44-15-125. Liability for personal injury or property damage.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 44-15-125 (2019)
  • (a) Any person who has registered an apiary pursuant to § 44-15-105, is otherwise in compliance with this part and operates such apiary in a reasonable manner shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage that is caused by the keeping and maintaining of:

    • (1) Bee equipment, queen breeding equipment, apiaries, affiliated appliances that are located on such apiary; or

    • (2) Bees that nest in a beehive that is located on such apiary.

  • (b) The limitation of liability established by this section shall not apply to intentional tortious conduct or acts or omissions constituting gross negligence.

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