Copied from State of Tennessee Code ----------------------------------------------------------------- 44-8-408. DOGS NOT ALLOWED AT LARGE - Exception. Statute text It is unlawful for any person to allow a dog belonging to or under the control of such person, or that may be habitually found on premises occupied by the person, or immediately under the control of such person, to go upon the premises of another, OR UPON A HIGHWAY OR UPON A PUBLIC ROAD OR STREET; provided, that this section and § 44-8-409 shall not apply to a dog on a hunt or chase, or on the way to or from a hunt or chase, nor to a dog guarding or driving stock, or on the way for that purpose, nor to a dog being moved from one (1) place to another, by a person owning or controlling a dog; provided, however, that the foregoing exemptions shall not apply unless all damages done by dogs therein exempted, to the person or property of another, shall be paid or tendered to the person so damaged, or to the person's agent, within thirty (30) days after the damage is done. History [Acts 1901, ch. 50, § 1; 1903, ch. 419, § 1; Shan., § 2853a4; Code 1932, § 5086; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1408, 44-8-108.] (e) It is not a defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(4) or (g)(5) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (g)(1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only. ($50) (2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another ($500). (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106, to another ($2500). (4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106, to another. (5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another. ========================================================== PLEASE KEEP YOUR PET UNDER CONTROL Your Pet has been spotted in the roadway on many occasions. Your fellow citizens have a right to use the public roadways without having their safety and property endangered by your loose animal. In addition to being subject to fines, you may be liable for any damage or injuries incurred. PLEASE KEEP YOUR PET UNDER CONTROL IN THE FUTURE Copied from State of Tennessee Code ----------------------------------------------------------------- 44-8-408. DOGS NOT ALLOWED AT LARGE - Exception. Statute text It is unlawful for any person to allow a dog belonging to or under the control of such person, or that may be habitually found on premises occupied by the person, or immediately under the control of such person, to go upon the premises of another, OR UPON A HIGHWAY OR UPON A PUBLIC ROAD OR STREET; provided, that this section and § 44-8-409 shall not apply to a dog on a hunt or chase, or on the way to or from a hunt or chase, nor to a dog guarding or driving stock, or on the way for that purpose, nor to a dog being moved from one (1) place to another, by a person owning or controlling a dog; provided, however, that the foregoing exemptions shall not apply unless all damages done by dogs therein exempted, to the person or property of another, shall be paid or tendered to the person so damaged, or to the person's agent, within thirty (30) days after the damage is done. History [Acts 1901, ch. 50, § 1; 1903, ch. 419, § 1; Shan., § 2853a4; Code 1932, § 5086; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), §§ 44-1408, 44-8-108.] e) It is not a defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(1), (g)(2) or (g)(3) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (f) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution for a violation of subsection (b) and punished pursuant to subdivision (g)(4) or (g)(5) that the dog owner exercised reasonable care in attempting to confine or control the dog. (g)(1) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by fine only. ($50) (2) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes damage to the property of another ($500). (3) A violation of this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by fine only if the dog running at large causes bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106, to another ($2500). (4) A violation of this section is a Class E felony if the dog running at large causes serious bodily injury, as defined by § 39-11-106, to another. (5) A violation of this section is a Class D felony if the dog running at large causes the death of another. ========================================================== PLEASE KEEP YOUR PET UNDER CONTROL Your Pet has been spotted in the roadway on many occasions. Your fellow citizens have a right to use the public roadways without having their safety and property endangered by your loose animal. In addition to being subject to fines, you may be liable for any damage or injuries incurred. PLEASE KEEP YOUR PET UNDER CONTROL IN THE FUTURE