§ 11-13-107. Classification to Higher Status
Whenever in the judgment of the commissioner of environment and conservation a scenic river area previously administered as Class II or Class III has been sufficiently restored and enhanced in its natural scenic and recreational qualities, the commissioner may recommend to the general assembly that such an area be classified to a higher status (Class […]
§ 11-13-108. General Rules for Establishing Boundaries of Area — Establishment of Duck River Area
The commissioner of environment and conservation may, within two (2) years after a river or segment of river has been made part of the state scenic rivers system, determine generally the boundaries of the scenic river area associated with that river or river segment. If a determination of the boundaries is made, the determination shall […]
§ 11-13-109. Acquisition of Land
Within the exterior boundaries of a scenic river area, as established under § 11-13-108, the commissioner of environment and conservation may acquire on behalf of the state of Tennessee lands in fee title, or an interest in land in the form of easements as defined in § 11-13-102. Acquisition of land or of interest therein […]
§ 11-13-110. Daily Commercial Rafting Carrying Capacity
Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the daily commercial carrying capacity for that section of the Ocoee River between Rogers Branch and Caney Creek in the lower Ocoee River Recreational Area shall be four thousand two hundred and fifty (4,250) commercial customers for the dates on which the commercial usage on such […]
§ 11-13-111. Land Uses Permitted
Land uses to be allowed within the exterior boundaries of a scenic river area shall depend upon the classification of such an area, as follows: In Class I scenic river areas, no new roads or buildings shall be constructed, and there shall be no mining. The cutting of timber shall be allowed pursuant to reasonable […]
§ 11-13-112. Conflict With Other Laws
Any component of the state scenic river system that is or shall become a part of any state park, wildlife refuge, or similar area shall be subject to this chapter and the laws under which the other areas may be administered, and in the case of conflict between these laws the more restrictive provisions shall […]
§ 11-13-101. Title — Legislative Intent
This chapter shall be known by the title “The Tennessee Scenic Rivers Act of 1968.” The general assembly finds that certain rivers of Tennessee possess outstanding scenic, recreational, geological, fish and wildlife, botanical, historical, archaeological and other scientific and cultural values of great present and future benefit to the people. The general assembly further finds […]
§ 11-13-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Conservation easement” means a conservation easement as defined in § 66-9-303. No conservation easement obtained pursuant to this chapter shall grant a right of physical access to the public; “Free flowing” means existing or flowing in natural condition without impoundment, diversion, straightening, rip-rapping, or other […]