Amends Tennessee law to require guide licenses for Reelfoot Lake guides and mandates knowledge of the lake's hazards.
This bill amends Tennessee law to create and issue guide licenses for individuals who work as guides at Reelfoot Lake, located in Lake and Obion Counties. It also requires the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to promulgate rules ensuring that Reelfoot-specific guides demonstrate relevant knowledge of Reelfoot Lake and its inherent hazards. Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee's largest natural lake, is a celebrated breeding and habitat area for diverse aquatic and wildlife species, including the great American bald eagle and over 200 other migratory birds.
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