The governor is empowered to develop the natural resources of any and all property owned by the state. In order to carry out the provision of this section, the governor may use any of the resources, facilities, and activities of any department of the state. The governor may enter into contracts for the state with any person to do the necessary work that may be required, and if necessary, may lease any of the property at a reasonable rental or royalty in order that any of the mineral and oil resources may be properly developed.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 12 - Public Property, Printing and Contracts
Chapter 2 - Administration and Disposition of State Property
§ 12-2-101. Development of Natural Resources
§ 12-2-102. Inventory Maintained by Governor
§ 12-2-103. Inventory by Commissioner of General Services
§ 12-2-104. Conveyances and Documents Transmitted to Commissioner of General Services
§ 12-2-106. Payment of Registers' Fees
§ 12-2-107. Copies of Deeds Certified by Secretary of State
§ 12-2-109. Withdrawal of Papers From Commissioner's Office
§ 12-2-110. Provisions in Pari Materia
§ 12-2-111. Engineer and Assistants to Commissioner
§ 12-2-118. Operation of School System or School Placed on Probation