Tennessee Code 70-4-131 – Possession of fish or wildlife illegally acquired, taken or transported from state or country of origin
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Attorney's Note
Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class A misdemeanor | up to 11 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-4-131
- Fish: means all species of trout, salmon, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, perch, sunfish, drum, carp, sucker, shad, minnow, and such other species of fish that are presently found in the state or may be introduced or transplanted into this state for consumptive or nonconsumptive use. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
- Person: means an individual, association, partnership, or corporation. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Wildlife: means wild vertebrates, mollusks, crustaceans, and fish. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101