They cannot. The Opportunity Zones are set in stone, and only federal legislation can open up the ability to designate new ones or change existing ones.
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How can governors create new Opportunity Zones in their state if new areas become distressed?
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As of today, no more tracts may be designated. It will take legislation for that.
Under existing law, governors do not have the power to create any new opportunity zones.
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