Historical Sites and Preservation - As enacted, authorizes local historical boards to lease land owned or managed by such boards for agricultural purposes, with all proceeds received by the boards to be used for the preservation of historic sites and structures. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 11; Title 12; Title 29 and Title 43.

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The bill authorizes local historical boards to contract with farmers to grow crops or harvest hay on land that is part of a historic site. All revenue from those contracts must be spent on preserving the board’s historic sites and structures. Boards must report annually to the state historical commission on the contracts and use of funds.

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