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Hunting Without Permission Penalty Increase
Recent Bills/Hunting Without Permission Penalty Increase

Hunting Without Permission Penalty Increase

IntroducedN/A
Passed1 year ago
Intro
House
Senate
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Awaiting House vote
More:Crime and Public Safety
Why This Matters

This bill increases the penalties for hunting on private land without permission, making it a more serious offense.

If you hunt in Tennessee, you could face a higher fine for hunting on private land without permission.
Who this affects
Landowners · Hunters
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill raises the penalty for hunting on someone else's land without permission.
  2. 2The offense changes from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor.
  3. 3Violators can face a fine up to $500 for each violation.
  4. 4The law applies to all private landowners in Tennessee.
Read the detailed summary

As enacted, increases the criminal classification for hunting on the land of another without permission from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $500 per violation. - Amends TCA Title 70.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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House
Senate
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IntroducedDec 5, 2024
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HouseCurrent

Awaiting House vote

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President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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