Senate Bill 558 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 70-2-224, regarding the operation of sport shooting ranges managed by the wildlife resources agency. The bill allows the fish and wildlife commission to create rules and regulations that will establish procedures and guidelines for these ranges, as well as set fees for public use. Additionally, it permits the wildlife resources agency to contract for the operation and maintenance of the shooting range facilities.

The bill stipulates that any fees collected from the use of these ranges must be deposited into the wildlife resources fund. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-2-224