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This bill, effective July 1, 2026, expands the purposes for which money from the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund can be used, allowing for infrastructure upgrades to the Ocoee River management zone, tourism promotion and economic development activities that benefit the zone (including hiring event coordinators and contributing to nonprofit events), and other necessary expenses for the board's operations. It also replaces the park manager member of the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board with the director of the division of state parks, who will serve out the remaining term of the Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park manager and then continue as a board member. Additionally, the bill modifies rules regarding permits for commercial operations within the Ocoee River management zone, including limitations on the number of permits issued after July 1, 2026, and specifies conditions under which new permits can be issued, generally prioritizing purchasers of existing businesses or immediate family members of permittees whose permits are revoked or businesses close.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1846&ga=114