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Tenn. Code § 70-4-211: Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-4-211

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to use nets, seines, snag lines, or similar fishing equipment within 100 yards of a stream mouth, except for specified equipment like bait, casting plugs with up to three treble hooks, fly fishing gear, or pole and line with up to three single hooks. Violation is a Class C misdemeanor.

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