SB2597 — 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.

SB2597 — 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. · Informed CitizenryThe bill makes two main changes regarding wildlife enforcement and bear feeding. First, it amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 70-1-305 by authorizing the executive director of the Tennessee Wi…Open in Informed Citizenry