§ 70-9-103. Chapter Definitions
For the purpose of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Agency” means the Tennessee wildlife resources agency; “Commission” means the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission; “Director” means the executive director of the Tennessee wildlife resources agency, the director’s duly authorized representative, and, in the event of the director’s absence or a vacancy in the […]
§ 70-9-104. Authority of Director
The director is authorized to: Establish and implement an off-highway vehicle program; In cooperation with sellers and governmental agencies, develop a voluntary off-highway vehicle education program for existing and potential owners and users; Develop guidelines on the proper land selection criteria, trail design and maintenance, and best management practices for all lands used for off-highway […]
§ 70-9-105. Rules and Regulations
The commission is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for the following purposes: To set, through rules and regulations, rider fees as established in this chapter; To establish safety requirements for riders on publicly owned or leased lands. Riders under eighteen (18) years of age shall, at a minimum, wear a helmet; and To promulgate […]
§ 70-9-106. Use of Funds Received by the Agency
The funds received by the Tennessee wildlife resources agency under this chapter shall be used exclusively for the purpose of funding the operation and management of the off-highway motor vehicle program authorized under this chapter. The director may use funds collected under this chapter to acquire by purchase, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or lease, the […]
§ 70-9-107. Penalties — Enforcement
Except as provided in subsection (d), a violation of any provision of this chapter is a Class B misdemeanor. A parent or guardian who knowingly permits a minor to operate an off-highway vehicle in violation of this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. A person who commits a second or subsequent offense commits a Class […]
§ 70-8-314. Limitations on Implementing Provisions
No rule adopted under this part shall cause undue interference with normal agricultural and forestry practices. Nothing in this part shall be construed to permit a person to violate any provision of federal law concerning federally protected endangered or threatened species. Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, is regulated under title 62, chapter 28 and is exempt from […]
§ 70-9-101. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Off-Highway Vehicle Act”.
§ 70-9-102. Legislative Intent
The number of off-highway vehicle users in the state is increasing and is growing as a recognized recreational activity while the number of recreational sites is rapidly declining. In the absence of a program to manage off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, a number of consequences are accruing to the state, including environmental damage and loss of […]
§ 70-8-307. Right of Access for Inspections
In conducting inspections to check compliance with this part pursuant to § 70-8-304(6), the commissioner has the right of access to areas where rare plants are growing in the state.
§ 70-8-308. Public Works Projects
The list of threatened species and special concern species maintained pursuant to § 70-8-304(7) may be used by the department in commenting on proposed public works projects in the state, and the department shall encourage voluntary efforts to prevent the plants on this list from becoming endangered species. This part shall not, however, be used […]