As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) 'Brand' means any recorded identification mark applied to any position on the hide of a live animal by means of heat, acid or chemical, except tattoo marks in the ear or numbers used to keep production records or record of age;(2) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of agriculture;(3) 'Department' means the department of agriculture;(4) 'Livestock hide dealer' means any dealer or person who buys hides;(5) 'Livestock market' means a place where a person assembles livestock for public sale if the person is required to procure a license or permit from the department to operate such market; and(6) 'Person' means any individual, partnership, corporation or association.Acts 1959, ch. 311, § 1; T.C.A., § 44-1210.
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