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This bill modifies the authority of the Tennessee Historical Commission regarding historic property preservation by limiting its ability to regulate or take adverse actions against property owners under specific circumstances. Specifically, the bill prevents the commission from regulating renovations, alterations, or demolitions of improved public or private properties that are not currently listed on the Tennessee register of historic places, especially in cases where the property was previously considered for but not added to the register, or has not received any historic preservation benefits or protections. The bill also mandates that the commission complete a review of any community development block grant related to such properties within 15 business days after the act's effective date, with potential consequences if the review is not completed, such as being required to appear before a legislative committee to explain the delay. The legislation aims to provide property owners with more flexibility in managing their properties that have historical significance but are not officially designated as historic sites, thereby reducing potential regulatory barriers to property development or modification.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0007&ga=114