Tennessee Fish & Wildlife Commission - As enacted, authorizes the executive director of the wildlife resources agency to enter into agreements with local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of enforcing wildlife management laws and rules; creates a criminal offense for feeding black bears under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 70.

Summary

The bill lets the head of Tennessee's wildlife agency sign limited agreements with local police to help enforce wildlife rules, especially those that protect public safety. It also creates a new criminal offense for feeding black bears in areas where the commission has banned it. Penalties range from a warning for a first accidental offense to a $250 fine for repeat or intentional violations.

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