Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the state or any county or municipality is authorized to post the following signage along the right-of-way of any state or local roadway located in close proximity to a stone or rock wall:
WARNING!
IT CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF THEFT TO KNOWINGLY REMOVE, WITHOUT OWNER CONSENT, ANY PORTION OF A STONE OR ROCK WALL LOCATED ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY! SANCTIONS ARE SUBSTANTIAL!
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 14 - Offenses Against Property
§ 39-14-101. Consolidation of Theft Offenses
§ 39-14-106. Unauthorized Use of Automobiles and Other Vehicles — Joyriding
§ 39-14-109. Stone or Rock Wall — Warning Sign
§ 39-14-131. Destruction or Concealment of Will
§ 39-14-133. False or Fraudulent Insurance Claims
§ 39-14-148. False Statement in Obtaining Surety Bond — Penalty