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This bill amends Tennessee's scenic rivers classification by designating specific river and creek segments as Class II Pastoral River Areas, which are waterways with specific environmental protections. The bill adds five waterways to this classification: Beaverdam Creek (in Hickman County), Duck River (the segment within Hickman County), Lick Creek (from its fork confluence in Williamson County to its confluence with Duck River), Piney River (from its fork confluence in Dickson County to its confluence with Duck River), and Swan Creek (from its Dry Branch confluence in Hickman County to its confluence with Duck River). Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in the state code to broaden a provision by replacing a specific reference to "that segment of Duck River" with "the segment of any river", which appears to expand the potential application of the existing regulation. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by providing environmental protections for these specific waterway segments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0205&ga=114