This part, as well as § 67-4-409(g), shall be known and may be cited as the “U.A. Moore Wetlands Acquisition Act.” The general assembly finds and declares that it is in the general interest of the people of Tennessee: To preserve certain wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests in our state, those being defined as follows: […]
Priorities for wetland and bottomland hardwood forest acquisition shall be directed jointly by the director of the wildlife resources agency and the commissioner of agriculture, or their designees. The two (2) shall meet periodically as needed to set the priorities for wetland and bottomland hardwood forest acquisition, and no individual tract shall be purchased without […]
The director of the wildlife resources agency, with the approval of the state building commission, may identify appropriate private, nonprofit corporations to assist with acquisition of wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests on behalf of the state. The director is authorized, with the approval of the state building commission, to enter into agreements with such corporations […]
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, […]
Wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests acquired by the state of Tennessee shall be exempt from all state and local property taxes.
There is hereby created a special agency account in the state general fund to be known as the compensation fund. Expenditures from such fund shall only be made to implement and effectuate the purposes of this part. Funds deposited in such fund shall not revert at the end of any fiscal year and all interest […]
No property shall be acquired under this part through condemnation or the use of eminent domain under title 29, Chapters 1 6 and 17, with the exception that condemnation or the use of eminent domain may be used to acquire, under this part, certain property in Scott and Campbell counties known as the “Koppers Properties.”
