Private Acts of 1953 Chapter 311

Whereas, the number of wild foxes in Wilson County, Tennessee, has increased to the point that their depredations against property and other wild life are substantial and harmful and should be stopped, and;

Whereas, the disease of rabies exists in such foxes in serious proportions, menacing the health of human beings, domestic animals and dogs;

Now Therefore,  

SECTION 1. That it shall be lawful in Wilson County to capture and kill, by any means, at any season of the year, any kind of wild fox.  

SECTION 2. That this Act shall take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.

Passed: March 19, 1953.