Officially Confirmed HWOS 04 026

2024-04-11T00:00:00Z

Officially Confirmed WHEREAS, it is documented, among those within the pseudoscience of cryptozoology, that there exists a large and hairy human-like creature that inhabits forests in North America; and WHEREAS, this creature is commonly referred to as a yeti, Bigfoot, or Sasquatch; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this General Assembly to protect the public health and welfare of Tennesseans and other creatures while allowing all authorized activities permitted under State law; now, therefore, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 201, Part 1, is amended by adding the following as a new section: The intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight, which may threaten the Sasquatch and its natural habitat, is prohibited. SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2024, the public welfare requiring it. Clemmons, John Ray. HA0872 Amendment No. 2 to HB2063. Tennessee General Assembly. 1 April 2024. https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0872.pdf