§ 11-4-1001. Short Title

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Prescribed Burning Act.”

§ 11-4-1002. Part Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise: “Certified prescribed burn manager” means a person who successfully completes the prescribed burner certification program approved by the division of forestry; “Prescribed burning” means the controlled application of fire to naturally occurring vegetative fuels for ecological, silvicultural and wildlife management purposes under specified environmental conditions […]

§ 11-4-1003. Application of Prescribed Burning

No property owner, person, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, natural person, agent of the owner, or any other entity who conducts a prescribed burn pursuant to the requirements of this part shall be liable for damage, injury or loss caused by fire unless negligence is proven. No property owner, person, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, […]