Senate Bill 1512 and House Bill 1571 propose amendments to the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the bill deletes subdivision (17) from Section 4-29-247(a) and adds a new subdivision to Section 4-29-251(a) that formally recognizes the Department of Agriculture, as established by Sections 4-3-101 and 4-3-201.

The bill aims to streamline the legal framework surrounding the Department of Agriculture by removing outdated provisions and clarifying its establishment within the state code. The changes are intended to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the laws governing agricultural operations in Tennessee. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of the public welfare in these legislative changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-29-247(a), 4-29-247, 4-29-251(a), 4-29-251