Reduced Reporting Time for Injuries Caused by Captive Wildlife
This proposed bill would reduce from 48 hours to 24 hours the time within which an injury requiring medical attention caused by captive wildlife must be reported to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The change affects individuals and entities that own or manage captive wildlife in Tennessee, who will need to ensure timely reporting of any injuries to comply with this new requirement if it becomes law.
Previously, injuries requiring medical attention caused by captive wildlife had to be reported within 48 hours.
This proposed bill would reduce from 48 hours to 24 hours the time within which an injury requiring medical attention caused by captive wildlife must be reported to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The change affects individuals and entities that own or manage captive wildlife in Tennessee, who will need to ensure timely reporting of any injuries to comply with this new requirement if it becomes law.