SB 1771, 1774, and 1777 take effect today

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Tennessee moving forward. SB 1771, 1774, and 1777 take effect today, July 1, 2014.

Tennessee General Assembly » Legislation:

SB 1771: Weapons - As enacted, makes lawful the sale, transfer, ownership, possession and transportation of switchblade knives and knives with a blade length in excess of four inches; increases from $3,000 to $6,000 the maximum fine for possessing a switchblade knife with the intent to employ it during commission of a dangerous felony. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Tennessee General Assembly » Legislation:

SB 1774: Firearms and Ammunition - As enacted, creates an exception to the offense of carrying a firearm in public without a handgun carry permit that the person carrying or possessing a firearm or ammunition in a motor vehicle is not otherwise prohibited from carrying a firearm and is in lawful possession of the motor vehicle. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13.

Tennessee General Assembly » Legislation:

SB 1777: Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, prohibits the use of drones to interfere with private citizens who are lawfully hunting or fishing in certain situations. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 3.

 

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James Yeager's comment about the new knife law in TN: