Tennessee HB1261 amends animal welfare laws to restrict confinement of breeding pigs and veal calves.
Tennessee HB1261 amends animal welfare laws to restrict the confinement of breeding pigs and veal calves. It prohibits farm owners or operators from knowingly confining these animals in ways that prevent them from lying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs, or turning in a complete circle. The bill specifies minimum floor space requirements per animal and exempts certain activities such as medical research, veterinary examinations, and humane slaughter. Violations are classified as Class B misdemeanors with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 per offense.
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