Tipton County - Subject to local approval, authorizes the legislative body of Tipton County to designate a division of the county's general sessions court as the environmental court to hear cases involving the alleged violation of any ordinance relating to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning. -

SB 1483 allows Tipton County's legislative body to create a specialized "Environmental Court" within its general sessions court. This court would handle cases involving alleged violations of local ordinances related to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning. The bill grants judges in this court the power to issue injunctions, order violators to correct violations at their own expense, and impose limited penalties (up to $50 or 10 days in jail) for failing to comply with court orders. The bill requires a two-thirds vote approval by Tipton County's legislative body to take effect.