Tennessee SB2028 amends state law to prohibit local governments from regulating hunting methods, including firearm use, within their jurisdictions.
Tennessee SB2028 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1314, to prevent cities, counties, towns, municipalities, or metropolitan governments from regulating the manner and means of taking wildlife, including firearm use during lawful hunting. The bill also modifies Section 70-4-107 to authorize hunters to use the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission's approved methods, which may include firearms, within designated areas during open hunting seasons. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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