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.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-37-.01
New rules filed January 8, 2025; effective 4/8/2025.

Authority: T.C.A. ยงยง 70-1-206, 70-4-404, and 70-4-414.

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