§ 43-24-102. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Community garden” means a piece of real property, either on vacant public land or on private land, cultivated by residents of a neighborhood or community, or members of a homeowners or condominium owners association for the purpose of providing the following for the use of […]
§ 43-24-103. Legislative Intent — Local Governments Authorized to Establish Community Gardening Programs — Use of Vacant Public Land — Use of Private Property — Priority in Allotment of Public Land — Private Property Exempt From Certain Requirements
It is the intent of this chapter to create authority for local governments to promote healthy eating and active living in their community by encouraging and supporting community gardens. In furtherance of this intent, local governments are authorized to establish community gardening programs. Any local government may allow and encourage the use of vacant public […]
§ 43-24-104. Chapter to Be Liberally Construed — Property Owners Urged to Expedite Use of Vacant or Unused Property for Community Gardening
It is the policy of the state to encourage community gardening on both public and private property, and to that end this chapter shall be liberally construed. Local governments, homeowner or condominium associations, neighborhood or community associations, and private property owners are urged to expedite the use of vacant or unused real property under their […]
§ 43-24-105. Registration as Beekeeper
Any person, including, but not limited to, a grand mentor, who provides honey or honey byproducts through the placement and use of beehives under this chapter shall first be registered as a beekeeper pursuant to the Tennessee Apiary Act of 1995, compiled in title 44, chapter 15, and shall be subject to all provisions of […]
§ 43-24-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Community Gardening Act.”