Tennessee Code Title 44. Animals and Animal Husbandry § 44-15-120

(a) Honey can be contaminated with certain organisms that can cause disease in honeybees. Therefore, honey containers and beekeeping equipment that are wet with honey shall be stored, transported, and handled in such a way that free-flying honeybees will not be able to gain access to that honey.

(b) No candy or other food containing honey shall be used in queen mailing cages.