HB1749

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10 and Title 11, Chapter 8, relative to the Ocoee River.

Introduced·1/20/26

Tennessee HB1749 amends regulations for the Ocoee River management zone, including permit transfers, permit caps, and the role of the park manager.

Tennessee HB1749 amends Tennessee Code to revise regulations for the Ocoee River management zone. It allows permit holders to transfer their permits to immediate family members with prior approval. Effective July 1, 2026, the department will limit the number of permits to 24, reducing to 12 if permits are revoked or not renewed. The director of the division of state parks will complete the remaining term of the park manager and serve on the board. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 4

House

Withdrawn.

Jan 22

House

P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Jan 22

House

Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee