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

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that any fees collected from the use of the shooting 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