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This bill standardizes and simplifies license, permit, and registration renewal processes across multiple sections of Tennessee state law, primarily focusing on agricultural and related regulatory areas. The legislation establishes that most licenses issued by the department of agriculture will now expire on June 30th of their respective licensing cycle, with applicants required to submit renewal fees and materials by July 1st. The bill modifies existing statutes in various sections of Tennessee Code to create a more uniform approach to licensing, removing specific date references like "on or before July 1" and replacing them with more general language like "annually". Most notably, the bill introduces a new section mandating that licenses, permits, and registrations with one-year or longer cycles will expire on June 30th, with a notable exception for licenses issued by the division of forestry. The changes apply to diverse areas including milk sampling and testing licenses, agricultural material distribution permits, and various other regulated activities, aiming to streamline administrative processes and create consistency in how the state manages professional and commercial licenses across different sectors.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1264&ga=114