Senate Bill 1058 amends various provisions of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to animal health and indemnity procedures. Specifically, it modifies Section 44-2-102 by deleting subdivision (4) and replacing it with new language that allows for the recommendation and ordering of tests or vaccinations for animals within the state or imported into the state, contingent upon prior approval from the joint government operations committee of both the house of representatives and the senate. Additionally, subdivision (6) of the same section is deleted entirely.

Furthermore, the bill revises Section 44-2-105 by removing the existing language and substituting it with a new provision that empowers the commissioner to establish rules for the payment of indemnities for animals destroyed under the authority of the chapter. The indemnity is to be determined based on the value of the animal and the availability of funds. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-2-102, 44-2-105