# Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-110: Animal welfare

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T5_C9_S5-9-110

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 5-9-110
- **Heading:** Animal welfare
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 5-9-110

## Text

The several counties of the state, after the affirmative vote on reference of the question to the people, shall be empowered to levy a tax and provide for the administration of its proceeds for the purpose of securing humane treatment of animals therein that are not subject to the state game and fish laws. Acts 1981, ch. 267, § 1.
The several counties of the state, after the affirmative vote on reference of the question to the people, shall be empowered to levy a tax and provide for the administration of its proceeds for the purpose of securing humane treatment of animals therein that are not subject to the state game and fish laws.
Acts 1981, ch. 267, § 1.

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