Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-37-.01 - PURPOSE
(1) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
(TWRA or Agency) recognizes the importance of consistency and balance that is
necessary in concurrent federal and state regulatory areas. In addition to
incorporating by reference the regulations published in the October 1, 2023,
edition of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 and the regulations
found in the October 1, 2023, edition of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 22, the following supplementary regulations are adopted in
Tennessee.
(2) Except as
additionally required herein, the Federal Regulations, found in the October 1,
2023, edition of Title 50 Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 and Part 22 shall
take precedence and shall govern all aspects of falconry, raptor use, and
raptor possession.
(3) In all
aspects of raptor use, it shall be the responsibility of the individual engaged
in the activities detailed in this regulation to have read and understood the
federal regulations that this state regulation incorporates and
supplements.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 70-1-206, 70-4-404, and 70-4-414.
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