Tennessee Code 70-6-102 – Each unlawful taking and device deemed separate offense – Penalty
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-6-102
- 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
- Possession: means both actual and constructive possession, and any control of the object or objects referred to. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
- Wild bird: means all game birds, nongame birds, and raptors. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
Each wild animal, wild bird, wild fowl, or fish caught, taken, killed, captured, destroyed, shipped, offered or received for shipment, transported, bought, sold or bartered, or had in possession, and each trap, snare, net or other device used or attempted to be used in violation of this title constitutes a separate offense and, unless a specific penalty is otherwise provided, is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each offense.