Senate Bill 2026 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 44-2-105, to establish new procedures for the payment of indemnities for animals that are destroyed under the authority of the chapter. The bill specifies that indemnity payments will be based on the fair market value of the animal, with the possibility of partial reimbursement if sufficient funds are not available. Additionally, indemnification may be denied if the owner is found to be in violation of the chapter.

The bill clarifies that it does not appropriate funds, meaning that any financial obligations or expenditures related to the indemnity payments must be specifically appropriated by the general appropriations act. This ensures that the implementation of the indemnity procedures is contingent upon the availability of funds as determined by the state legislature. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-2-105