Tennessee SB0447 amends water activity regulations, adding penalties for obstructing public access areas.

Tennessee SB0447 amends Tennessee Code to add penalties for obstructing public access areas and launching areas on the waters. It prohibits activities that inhibit the use of these areas for longer than the customary launching and retrieval of recreational boats. The act also penalizes swimming, fishing, or other activities that interfere with the intended use of these areas. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee SB0447 amends water activity regulations, adding penalties for obstructing public access areas.

Tennessee SB0447 amends Tennessee Code to add penalties for obstructing public access areas and launching areas on the waters. It prohibits activities that inhibit the use of these areas for longer than the customary launching and retrieval of recreational boats. The act also penalizes swimming, fishing, or other activities that interfere with the intended use of these areas. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.