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Commission delays vote on North Cumberland OHV permit after business, enforcement concerns
Summary
The commission agreed to continue consideration of the North Cumberland off‑highway vehicle (OHV) permit package to March to give staff time to refine accounting, hear local stakeholders and seek legislative budget clarity; proponents say dedicated permit revenue is needed to maintain 350+ miles of trails, while local businesses warned steep fee increases risk driving riders to neighboring states.
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission on Tuesday voted to delay final action on a proposed North Cumberland off‑highway vehicle (OHV) permit fee package until its March meeting after extended public comment and commissioner questions about funding, enforcement and local economic impacts.
Deputy Brandon Ware told the commission the agency needs a dedicated permit and fee structure to close a long‑standing licensing gap and build a predictable revenue stream for trail maintenance and mitigation. Ware said North Cumberland contains more than 350 miles of trails and that a University of Tennessee survey and financial modeling estimated optimal annual…
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