Senate Bill 725, also known as House Bill 895, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to scenic rivers. The bill adds a new provision to Section 11-13-101(b), clarifying that the intent of the chapter is not to circumvent existing laws, zoning ordinances, or legal precedents concerning property rights, boundary expansions, or land acquisitions.

Additionally, the bill removes several sections from the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically deleting Section 11-13-111(b) and Sections 68-211-118, 68-212-120, and 68-212-223. These deletions indicate a significant reduction in the regulatory framework surrounding scenic rivers, potentially streamlining the legal landscape in this area. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11-13-101(b), 11-13-101, 11-13-111(b), 11-13-111, 68-211-118, 68-212-120, 68-212-223