Criminal Offenses - As introduced, extends from 90 to 120 days, the amount of time any confiscated or seized property that was used in the offense of engaging in camping on public property must be held by the agency or its agent in a secure location before the property is either claimed or disposed of, unless the property is needed for evidence in a criminal proceeding. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 40.

Summary

The bill revises Tennessee law so that any property taken because it was used for camping on public property must be stored securely for up to 120 days before it can be claimed or discarded, unless it is needed as evidence. It applies to state agencies that seize such items and gives owners more time to recover their belongings. The change updates several sections of the Tennessee Code.

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