House Bill 1631 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to agricultural fairs and livestock shows. The bill deletes the existing Chapter 57 of Title 4 and replaces Part 1 of Chapter 21 in Title 43 with new provisions that establish the "Tennessee Agricultural Fair and Livestock Show Act." This new part outlines the definitions, purposes, and administrative authority of the commissioner of agriculture regarding agricultural fairs and livestock shows. It emphasizes the importance of these events in promoting agricultural heritage, community engagement, and tourism, while also providing a framework for state aid to support their operations.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new part titled the "Tennessee State Fair Act," which mandates the annual holding of a state fair to promote agriculture and forestry. It defines the roles and responsibilities of the commissioner and the department of agriculture in managing the state fair, including the selection of an operator and the administration of funds. The bill also amends Section 48-101-502 to clarify that agricultural fairs qualified by the commissioner are eligible for state aid under the new act. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the support and structure for agricultural fairs and livestock shows in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48-101-502(a)(4), 48-101-502