2021 Tennessee Code
Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation
Chapter 14 - Natural Areas Preservation

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 11-14-101. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 11-14-102. Purpose - The general assembly finds that in the countryside of Tennessee...

§ 11-14-103. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 11-14-105. Classifications - There shall be two (2) classes of areas within the...

§ 11-14-107. Reports by Department - The department shall submit annually to each succeeding general assembly...

§ 11-14-109. Plan for Development and Protection - The commissioner shall, within two (2) years after an area...

§ 11-14-110. Acquisition of Property - Within the boundaries of any Class I or Class II...

§ 11-14-111. Cooperation With Other Agencies - The commissioner, with the assistance of the other concerned state...

§ 11-14-112. Registration of Privately Owned Areas - The department shall maintain a registry of scenic or natural-scientific...

§ 11-14-113. Areas Becoming Part of Other State Areas - Any component of the system that is or shall become...

§ 11-14-114. Reports From Other Agencies - All state agencies shall, as areas are placed in this...

§ 11-14-117. Initiation of Proceedings — Injunctive Relief - The commissioner may initiate proceedings in the chancery court of...

Part 2 - Agricultural, Forest and Open Spaces Land

§ 11-14-201. Expenditure of Public Funds - Public funds may be expended or advanced by the state...

§ 11-14-202. Public Acquisition of Fee - The state or any county or municipality may also acquire...

Part 3 - Natural Resources Trust Fund

§ 11-14-301. Short Title - This part shall be known and may be cited as...

§ 11-14-302. Part Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 11-14-304. Creation of Trust Fund - The state treasurer is authorized and directed to establish the...

Part 4 - Wetlands

§ 11-14-402. Acquisition Priorities - Priorities for wetland and bottomland hardwood forest acquisition shall be...

§ 11-14-403. Agreement With Private Corporations to Identify and Acquire Wetlands and Forests - The director of the wildlife resources agency, with the approval...

§ 11-14-404. Inventory of Wetlands and Forests - The director is authorized to maintain an inventory of rare...

§ 11-14-405. Property Tax Exemption - Wetlands and bottomland hardwood forests acquired by the state of...

§ 11-14-407. Condemnation or Eminent Domain Prohibited — Exception - No property shall be acquired under this part through condemnation...