Game and Fish Laws - As enacted, increases the criminal classification for hunting on the land of another without permission from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by a fine only, not to exceed $500 per violation. - Amends TCA Title 70.

HB 24 amends Tennessee's game and fish laws to reclassify hunting on another's land without permission from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class B misdemeanor. This change directly affects hunters who trespass on private property, making the offense more serious under the law. The bill standardizes maximum fines for multiple wildlife violations at $500 (e.g., Section 70-2-205, 70-2-213), though it specifies fines only - not jail time - for the basic trespass offense. Key provisions include updating Section 70-4-106 to define the Class B misdemeanor penalty when wildlife is removed from private land. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to offenses committed after that date.