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This bill establishes new regulations for mooring recreational vessels on reservoirs managed by federal agencies in Tennessee, including those on the Tennessee River system. Specifically, it prohibits mooring a recreational vessel, defined as a boat used primarily for non-commercial purposes, for more than 14 consecutive days at any single location along the water's edge of a reservoir or within one mile of it. It also forbids establishing temporary mooring spots within primary or secondary navigation channels of the Tennessee River system and placing mooring lines in a way that obstructs boating access to any part of a reservoir. Violating these provisions is classified as a Class C misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense. However, this restriction does not apply if the recreational vessel has obtained a permit for permanent or extended mooring under federal law. The bill defines "moor" as securing a vessel with lines or anchors and clarifies that "reservoir" refers to a basin managed by a federal agency. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1725&ga=114