Jurisdiction for Swine - Legislative Declaration - Tennessee

(a) It is the intent of this section to address the illegal translocation and release of wild-appearing swine. These animals have been shown to be destructive to native habitats, agricultural lands and private property and are carriers for a myriad of diseases that affect humans, livestock and wildlife. (b) It is not the intent of this section to impede the legal transportation of swine that are regulated by the department of agriculture.

Citation:  T. C. A. § 70-4-133;