§ 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 […]
§ 11-14-116. Reelfoot Lake Natural Area — Administration — Land Acquisition
Notwithstanding any of this part to the contrary, this section is applicable to the Reelfoot Lake natural area, an area designated as a natural area under § 11-14-108 and described therein. The responsibility for the administration of the Reelfoot Lake natural area under this part is transferred from the department, in cooperation with the wildlife […]
§ 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 […]
§ 11-14-105. Classifications
There shall be two (2) classes of areas within the meaning of this part: Class I, scenic-recreational areas, which are areas associated with and containing waterfalls, natural bridges, natural lakes, small but scenic brooks or streams, gorges, coves, woodlands, caverns or other similar features or phenomena, which are unique in scenic and recreational value and […]
§ 11-14-106. Development Permitted
The following development shall be permitted in the two (2) classes of areas: Class I areas may be developed with foot trails, foot bridges, overlooks, primitive campgrounds and small picnic areas with associated sanitary facilities; Class II areas may be developed with foot trails, foot bridges, overlooks and primitive campgrounds; and Either class may be […]
§ 11-14-107. Reports by Department
The department shall submit annually to each succeeding general assembly proposals for additions and alterations to Class I or Class II areas, or for improvements to this program. Each proposal shall specify the category of the proposed addition and shall be accompanied by a report on the factors which, in the judgment of the department, […]
§ 11-14-108. Designation of Areas
The general assembly may designate Class I or Class II areas proposed by the commissioner to become parts of the system. However, designation by the general assembly need not necessarily be restricted to areas proposed by the department. The following areas are designated natural areas: Class I—Scenic-Recreational Areas Bays Mountain. An approximately three thousand five […]
§ 11-14-109. Plan for Development and Protection
The commissioner shall, within two (2) years after an area has been made a part of this system, have completed a comprehensive plan of development and protection, and shall have begun the process of acquisition.
§ 11-14-110. Acquisition of Property
Within the boundaries of any Class I or Class II area included within the system, except those belonging to local governments, the commissioner may acquire, on behalf of the state of Tennessee, lands in fee title, or if applicable, and preferably, interest in land in the form of conservation easements. Easements should especially be sought […]
§ 11-14-111. Cooperation With Other Agencies
The commissioner, with the assistance of the other concerned state agencies, shall seek the cooperation of federal, county, and municipal agencies for the purposes of planning, development, and administration of the areas included within this program, and for the wise utilization of economic resources.