Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-33-01-.07

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 1200-33-01-.07 - INSPECTION OF PREMISES AND ACCESS TO RECORDS

(1) Inspection of Premises.

(a) During an inspection or reinspection of the licensee's premises, the licensee shall allow the department inspectors to photograph the premises and the companion animals; and

(b) During an inspection or reinspection of a licensee's premises, each licensee shall provide any documentation requested by a department inspector at the time of the request.

(2) Access to Records.

(a) During an inspection or reinspection of the licensee's premises, the licensee shall provide copies of the following records to the department inspector upon request:

1. Each companion animal acquired, held, maintained, bred at the premises and sold, traded, bartered, given away or disposed of from the premises;

2. The name and address of the person from whom each companion animal was acquired;

3. The date each companion animal was acquired and removed from the premises;

4. A description of each companion animal showing age (including date of birth), size, color, distinctive markings, sex, breed and vaccination information. Records shall also include any other significant identification for each animal including an official tag number, tattoo, or microchip number;

5. The name and address of the person to whom any companion animal is sold, traded, bartered or given, showing the method of disposition;

6. Any statements, notes, correspondence, memoranda, facsimile, records or reports about the prevention, control, and treatment of any companion animal diseases, injuries or conditions as they relate to the condition of the premises; and

7. Any statements, certifications, correspondence, memoranda, facsimile, or reports from a licensed veterinarian about the companion animals required by 9 CFR §3.1 through 3.19.

(b) Each licensee shall maintain the records for a period of one (1) year from the date that the companion animal is acquired by the licensee or born on the licensee's premises.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1200-33-01-.07

Emergency rule filed December 22, 2009; effective through June 20, 2010. Emergency rule filed December 22, 2009, expired on June 21, 2010; rule reverted to its original status. Original rule filed April 22, 2010; effective July 21, 2010.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 44-17-704, 44-17-705(a), 44-17-708, and 44-17-713 [effective January 1, 2010]; and Chapter 591 of the Public Acts of 2009.