§ 69-9-206. Identification Numbers for Vessels — Exceptions
Every vessel propelled by sail or machinery, or both, upon the waters of Tennessee shall be numbered for identification in accordance with this chapter and the regulations of the commission except: A vessel that has a valid document issued by the bureau of customs of the United States, or any federal agency successor to the […]
§ 69-9-207. Issuance of Certificates of Number — Fees — Renewal
No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of any vessel on the waters of Tennessee unless the vessel is numbered in accordance with this chapter. The owner of every vessel required to be numbered by this chapter shall file an application for a number with the agency on forms approved by the […]
§ 69-9-208. Who May Issue Certificates — Disposition of Fees
The agency will issue certificates of number directly or may authorize any official in the state, who is presently authorized to issue automobile license plates, to issue certificates of number. In conformity with this chapter and any rules and regulations that may be validly issued by the commission, the agency may assign to each issuing […]
§ 69-9-209. Rules and Regulations
The commission shall establish uniform regulations governing the numbering, the safety equipment, and the operation of the vessels subject to this chapter so that any such vessel complying with the regulations may be operated with equal freedom, or under similar requirements, upon all the waters of Tennessee. Safety and operational regulations shall not be in […]
§ 69-9-210. Reporting of Boating Accidents — Rendering of Assistance
Whenever any vessel operating upon the waters of Tennessee is involved in an accident, it is the duty of the operator, so far as the operator can do so without serious danger to the operator’s own passengers, guests, crew, the operator or the operator’s vessel, to render to all other persons affected by the accident […]
§ 69-9-211. Regattas and Other Special Aquatic Events
The executive director may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments, exhibitions, or land-based events that are intended to be viewed from the water by vessel that impact navigation or the safety of vessels on any waters of this state. The commission shall adopt from time to time and […]
§ 69-9-202. Public Policy
It is the policy of the state to: Promote the safety of persons and property in and connected with the use of vessels; Achieve, so far as practicable, uniformity of laws, regulations, requirements, procedures and methods with respect to the numbering, operation and equipment of all vessels subject to this chapter; Foster the development, use […]
§ 69-9-203. Enforcement and Administration of Chapter — Disposition of Funds — Rewards for Information on Violations
It is the sole duty and responsibility of the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to enforce and administer this chapter. All expenses required for the administration and enforcement of this chapter shall be paid for with funds collected pursuant to this chapter. All moneys collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury and […]
§ 69-9-204. Chapter Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Agency” means the wildlife resources agency; “Anchored” means held in place in the water by an anchor; “Boat” means any vessel: Manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use; Leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter’s noncommercial use; or Engaged in the carrying of […]
§ 69-9-205. Duties of Executive Director
The executive director shall: Plan, and submit to the commission, programs for the education of the public in boating safety, for the assignment of identification numbers to motorboats, for the regulation of vessels subject to this chapter, and for the enforcement of this chapter including related cooperation with other agencies and commissions of this state […]