Amends TCA Title 5; Title 68, Chapter 211; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Tennessee SB1263 transfers the authority to grant discharge permits for the land application of wastewater from the commissioner of environment and conservation to the county commission in Grundy County, allowing the county to regulate agricultural activities and related practices. The bill exempts Grundy County from the general prohibition against county regulation of normal agricultural activities and state regulation under the Water Quality Control Act. This change specifically affects agricultural operations and businesses within Grundy County.
Tennessee SB1263 transfers the authority to grant discharge permits for the land application of wastewater from the commissioner of environment and conservation to the county commission in Grundy County, allowing the county to regulate agricultural activities and related practices. The bill exempts Grundy County from the general prohibition against county regulation of normal agricultural activities and state regulation under the Water Quality Control Act. This change specifically affects agricultural operations and businesses within Grundy County.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
March 26, 2025
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee