Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee HB0540 amends the definition of "racketeering activity" in the Tennessee Code Annotated by adding the offense of animal fighting to the list of activities considered racketeering. This change affects individuals and organizations involved in or facilitating animal fighting. The key provision expands the scope of racketeering laws to include those who commit, conspire, or aid in animal fighting activities.
Tennessee HB0540 amends the definition of "racketeering activity" in the Tennessee Code Annotated by adding the offense of animal fighting to the list of activities considered racketeering. This change affects individuals and organizations involved in or facilitating animal fighting. The key provision expands the scope of racketeering laws to include those who commit, conspire, or aid in animal fighting activities.
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