Bill > SB2528

This bill modifies the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund by expanding the purposes for which its monies can be spent, allowing for infrastructure upgrades within 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 like professional services, with expenditures for infrastructure and other expenses requiring a majority vote of the board. Additionally, it changes the composition of the Ocoee River recreation and economic development fund board by replacing the park manager member with the director of the division of state parks, who will serve on the board starting July 1, 2026. The bill also introduces new regulations for permits to operate commercial operations within the Ocoee River management zone, limiting the total number of permits and restricting who can obtain new permits after July 1, 2026, to purchasers of existing businesses or immediate family members of those whose permits are revoked or businesses close.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2528&ga=114