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2020 Tennessee Code
Title 39 - Criminal Offenses
Chapter 14 - Offenses Against Property
Part 2 - Animals
§ 39-14-208. Actions Deemed Theft of Guide Dogs
Universal Citation: TN Code § 39-14-208 (2020)
A person who intentionally or knowingly unlawfully injures the guide dog of another and, thereby, permanently deprives the owner of the use of the guide dog's services commits theft of that animal and shall be punished under §39-14-105. In determining the value of the guide dog for purposes of §39-14-105, the court shall consider the value of the guide dog as both the cost of the dog as well as the cost of any specialized training the guide dog received.
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