§ 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 […]
§ 70-8-307. 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 […]
§ 70-8-309. Violations
It is a violation of this part for any person other than the landowner, lessee, or other person entitled to possession, or the manager, in the case of publicly owned land, or a person with the written permission of the landowner or manager, to knowingly uproot, dig, take, remove, damage, destroy, possess, or otherwise disturb […]
§ 70-8-310. Penalties
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this part or any regulation or rule promulgated under this part or who violates the terms of any license issued by the department under this part shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months, […]
§ 70-8-311. Enforcement of Provisions — Injunctions
Any employee or agent of the department upon whom has been conferred law enforcement powers, including the power to serve and execute warrants and arrest offenders or issue citations throughout the state, or any police officer of the state or any police officer of any municipality or county of this state has the authority to […]