§ 11-14-404. Inventory of Wetlands and Forests
The director is authorized to maintain an inventory of rare and significant biological and geological wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests worthy of protection under the terms and conditions of this part. Such inventory shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, locations for unique wetlands, scenic wetlands, wetlands which are excellent examples of wildlife habitat, […]
§ 11-14-117. Initiation of Proceedings — Injunctive Relief
The commissioner may initiate proceedings in the chancery court of Davidson County or the county in which the activities occurred against any person who is alleged to have violated or is about to violate this part or the rules promulgated hereunder. In such action the commissioner may seek, and the court may grant, injunctive relief […]
§ 11-14-201. Expenditure of Public Funds
Public funds may be expended or advanced by the state or any municipality or county in the state to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or lease, the fee or any lesser interest in land, development right, easement, covenant or other contractual right necessary to achieve the purposes of this section and §§ 11-15-107, […]
§ 11-14-202. Public Acquisition of Fee
The state or any county or municipality may also acquire the fee to any property for the purpose of conveying or leasing the property back to its original owner or other person under such covenants or other contractual arrangements as will limit the future use of the property in accordance with the purposes of this […]
§ 11-14-203. Approval by Planning Authority
No private property shall be acquired by any county or municipality under this part until the planning commission having jurisdiction over the land involved, shall have, by resolution, declared such acquisition to be in the public interest. Where no such planning commission legally exists, the Tennessee local government planning advisory committee shall exercise the same […]
§ 11-14-301. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Natural Resources Trust Fund Act of 1985.”
§ 11-14-302. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Mineral” means all forms of minerals including, but not limited to, oil, gas, and coal; and “Trust fund” means the natural resources trust fund created by this part.
§ 11-14-303. Purpose
The general assembly recognizes the need to protect the endowment represented by the land and minerals owned by the state. These nonrenewable resources are held by the state in trust for the benefit of future generations. In recognition of the responsibilities of this stewardship, the general assembly is creating the natural resources trust fund. The […]
§ 11-14-304. Creation of Trust Fund
The state treasurer is authorized and directed to establish the natural resources trust fund, as a restricted account in the state treasury.
§ 11-14-115. Violations — Penalties
Whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey this part or rule or regulation promulgated hereunder may be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) for each day of such violation. In addition to the foregoing criminal penalty, the general assembly finds that it is appropriate that there be the […]