HB2017

Tennessee HB2017 prohibits local governments from regulating hunting methods, including firearm use, while affirming the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife.

Tennessee HB2017 amends state law to prevent cities, counties, towns, municipalities, and metropolitan governments from regulating the manner and means of taking wildlife, including firearm discharge during lawful hunting. The bill emphasizes that such regulations fall under the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's jurisdiction. It also allows hunters to use the commission's authorized methods, including firearm discharge, upon proclamation by the commission. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.