Private Acts of 1982 Chapter 320

SECTION 1.  It shall be unlawful for any person or firm to train coon dogs in Hawkins County during the period beginning March 1 and ending August 31 in each year.

SECTION 2.  This Act shall have no effect unless it is approved by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of the county legislative body of Hawkins County on or before August 1, 1982.  Its approval or nonapproval shall be proclaimed by the presiding officer of the county legislative body and certified by him to the Secretary of State.

SECTION 3.  For the purpose of approving or rejecting the provisions of this Act, as provided in Section 2, it shall be effective on becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.  For all other purposes it shall become effective upon being approved as provided in Section 2.

PASSED:  April 8, 1982.