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TN Code § 69-9-228 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 2 - Boating Safety|§ 69-9-228. Yielding Right-of-Way to Emergency Vessel Making Use of Flashing Lights

  Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vessel making use of flashing lights, the operator of every other vessel shall yield the right-of-way and shall slow to a no wake speed or immediately move over at least one hundred feet (100') to a position of safety from the emergency vessels, clear of any other vessel, until the authorized emergency vessel has passed, except when otherwise directed by operators of emergency vessels.   Upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vessel, when the vessel is giving a signal by use of flashing lights, a person operating an approaching vessel shall, while proceeding with due caution, yield the right-of-way by slowing to a no wake speed or moving over at least one hundred feet (100') to a position of safety from the emergency vessels, clear of any other motorized vessel, if possible, with due regard to safety and boat traffic conditions.    A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.   Notwithstanding § 8-21-401, the court costs imposed or assessed against any person convicted of a violation of this section may not exceed the maximum fine amount that may be imposed for a violation of this section.   Nothing in this subsection (c) shall be construed as precluding a person who violates this section from being prosecuted and convicted under any other applicable offense.     This section shall not operate to relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vessel, from the duty to operate the vessel with due regard for the safety of all persons located in the vicinity of such vessels on the waters of Tennessee.
TN Code § 69-9-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-301. Mufflers Required

 The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any vessel shall be effectively muffled by a muffling device or system to muffle the noise of the exhaust.
TN Code § 69-9-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-302. Noise Level Restrictions — Testing for Noise Levels

  No person shall operate any vessel in or upon the waters of Tennessee in such a manner as to exceed 86 bdA measured at a distance of fifty feet (50') from the vessel.   Testing procedures employed to determine such noise levels shall be in accordance with the exterior sound level measurement procedure for pleasure motorboats recommended by the society of automotive engineers in its recommended practice designated SAEJ34. The agency may, by regulation, amend such testing procedures when deemed necessary to adjust to advances in technology.
TN Code § 69-9-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-303. Certification by Manufacturers — Testing Procedures

  Vessel motors manufactured after January 1, 1977, and offered for sale in Tennessee shall be certified to the agency by the motor manufacturer as having been tested and found not to exceed the noise levels prescribed in § 69-9-302.   Testing procedures employed to determine such noise levels shall be in accordance with § 69-9-302. The agency may, by regulation, amend such testing procedures when deemed necessary to adjust to advances in technology.
TN Code § 69-9-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-304. Alterations to Engines — Cutouts

  No person shall remove or alter any part of an engine, its propulsion unit, or its enclosure, or modify the mounting of an engine in or upon a vessel in such a manner as to exceed the noise levels prescribed in § 69-9-302.   The use of cutouts is prohibited.
TN Code § 69-9-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-305. Regattas and Boat Races Excepted

 This part shall not apply to vessels competing in a regatta or boat race approved as provided in § 69-9-211, and for such vessels while on trial runs, during a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours immediately preceding such regatta or race and for such vessels while competing in official trials for speed records during a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours immediately following such race or regatta.
TN Code § 69-9-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 3 - Engine Mufflers|§ 69-9-306. Violations — Penalties

 A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.
TN Code § 69-9-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 4 - Diving Safety|§ 69-9-401. Display, Use and Illumination of Divers-Down Flags

  All divers shall prominently display a divers-down flag in the area in which they are diving when diving in an area other than one customarily used for swimming only.   Divers shall not display a divers-down flag any longer than thirty (30) minutes before and after the dive.   Divers shall surface within fifty feet (50') of the divers-down flag.   When diving after dusk, divers shall illuminate the divers-down flag to make it visible from at least three hundred feet (300').   No one shall use a divers-down flag to stop, limit, or otherwise affect the flow of water traffic.   Violations of this section shall be punished as follows:  First offense, a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00);   Second offense, a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00); and   Third offense, a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and up to six (6) months imprisonment.
TN Code § 69-9-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 4 - Diving Safety|§ 69-9-402. Location, Measurements and Illumination of Divers-Down Flags

  Any boats used as diver stations, diver support boats, or diver supply boats shall display the divers-down flag from their mast or flag staff during the dive. The divers-down flags shall be no smaller than twenty inches (20") by twenty-four inches (24"). Divers not associated with the boats shall display a divers-down flag no smaller than twelve inches (12") by twelve inches (12").   After dark, divers shall illuminate divers-down flags to make them visible from at least three hundred feet (300').   At all times such divers-down flags shall be visible from three hundred sixty degrees (360°).   This section shall apply only to waterways customarily used by boat traffic.   Violations of this section shall be punished as follows:  First offense, a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00);   Second offense, a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00); and   Third offense, a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
TN Code § 69-9-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 4 - Diving Safety|§ 69-9-403. Restricted and No-Wake Zones

  No boat shall come any closer than fifty feet (50') to any divers-down flag and shall treat the area within two hundred feet (200') of a divers-down flag as a no wake zone.   This section shall not apply to a boat used as a diver station, diver support, or diver supply boat.   Violations of this section shall be punished in accordance with § 69-9-219(b).
TN Code § 69-9-404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 4 - Diving Safety|§ 69-9-404. International Code Flag Alpha

  The international code flag Alpha shall be used in the manner set out in § 69-9-402 by boats sending air or other gases to a diver through an air hose. Such use shall be in addition to any other coast guard approved use of this flag.   The divers-down flag shall not be used in lieu of the Alpha flag to indicate lack of maneuverability.   Whether or not the Alpha flag is being flown, the divers-down flag must be used to mark the location of divers.
TN Code § 69-9-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 4 - Diving Safety|§ 69-9-405. When International Rules Govern

 In the event that this part is inconsistent with the international rules of navigation, the international rules of navigation shall govern the inconsistency, but the other provisions of this part shall remain in force.
TN Code § 69-9-501 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-501. “Personal Watercraft” Defined

 As used in this part, “personal watercraft” means a mechanically propelled vessel that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel rather than being operated in a conventional manner by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling inside the vessel. It includes, but is not limited to, Jet Skis, Waverunners, Sea-Doos, Wetjets, Aquajets, Polaris, Tigersharks, and similar craft.
TN Code § 69-9-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-502. Flotation Devices

 A person may not operate a personal watercraft on the waters of Tennessee unless each person aboard the vessel, or being towed by the vessel, is wearing a United States coast guard (USCG) approved Type I, II, III, or V personal flotation device in accordance with the USCG approval label.
TN Code § 69-9-503 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-503. Engine Cutoff Switches

  A person operating a personal watercraft on the waters of Tennessee shall have a lanyard type engine cutoff switch and must attach the lanyard to the person, clothing, or personal flotation device as is appropriate.   Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person operating a personal watercraft that was not equipped with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch at the time of production by the manufacturer.
TN Code § 69-9-504 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-504. Safe Operating Requirements — Prohibited Maneuvers — Warning Flags

  A personal watercraft shall at all times be operated on the waters of Tennessee in a reasonable and prudent manner. Maneuvers that endanger life, limb, or property, or create a public nuisance shall constitute reckless operation of a vessel as provided in § 69-9-216(a) and shall be punished upon conviction as provided in § 69-9-219. These acts shall include, but not be limited to:  Weaving through congested vessel traffic at high speed;   Following within the wake, and closely behind, a vessel towing a person or persons on water skis or other water sport devices;   Cutting between a boat and the person or persons being towed by that boat;   Crossing in close proximity to the stern of another vessel or when visibility around the other vessel is obstructed;   Steering a vessel toward any object or person in the water and turning sharply at close range so as to spray the object or person; and   Jumping the wake of another vessel within one hundred feet (100') of that vessel.     If the operator of a vessel feels that the operation of a personal watercraft is creating a hazard to that vessel or a person being towed by that vessel, they shall exhibit an orange flag and wave it in such a manner to signal the operator of the personal watercraft to steer away, or to take such action that will end the hazard. The flag shall be no less than twelve inches (12") by twelve inches (12") in size.
TN Code § 69-9-505 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-505. Operation by Children Prohibited

 It is unlawful for any person under twelve (12) years of age to operate a personal watercraft upon the waters of Tennessee unless such person is under the direct supervision of an adult. “Direct supervision” means being in such proximity with the operator so as to be able to take immediate control of the vessel.
TN Code § 69-9-506 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-506. Leasing of Personal Watercraft by Persons Under Sixteen (16) Years of Age Prohibited

 No person under sixteen (16) years of age may rent or attempt to hire, lease, or rent a personal watercraft. It shall be illegal for any marina, livery, or rental operation to hire, lease, or rent a personal watercraft to any person under sixteen (16) years of age. Further, no marina, livery, or other rental operation may hire, lease, or rent a personal watercraft to any first-time renter until the rental operation at first provides an orientation, approved by the wildlife resources agency, to the renter containing at least the following information: basic operation of the craft, including steering capability when the power is decreased or at idle; required safety equipment and the use of the engine cutoff switch; rules of the road; meaning of the state uniform waterway marking system buoys; regulations regarding wake-jumping and other regulations specific to personal watercraft. Further, the renter must acknowledge in writing that the renter has received such instruction, the marina, livery, or other rental operation must keep on file such acknowledgment for a period of at least thirty (30) days, and such record shall be available for inspection by enforcement officers during regular business hours.
TN Code § 69-9-507 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-507. Towing Safety — Rearview Mirrors

  No person shall utilize a personal watercraft to tow a person or persons on water skis or other water sport devices unless the personal watercraft has an observer on board, at least twelve (12) years of age, who can constantly observe the person or persons being towed, or it is equipped with rearview mirrors meeting the specifications established by statute or regulation of the commission.   The specifications for rearview mirrors on personal watercraft used for towing any person shall be as follows: Each mirror shall contain a minimum viewing size of sixty-five (65) square centimeters (10 sq. in.), a minimum viewing area height of sixty-four (64) millimeters (2.5 in.), and minimum viewing area width of one hundred (100) millimeters (4.0 in.). The mirrors shall be mounted or attached on both the right and left sides of the personal watercraft so as to provide the maximum rearward observation by the operator. Mirrors shall not be mounted or attached to the steering mechanism of the personal watercraft. The minimum combined viewing area of both mirrors shall be one hundred thirty (130) square centimeters (20 sq. in.).   It is a Class A misdemeanor to tow any person by personal watercraft unless the watercraft meets all of these specifications.
TN Code § 69-9-508 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-508. Watercraft Owner Not to Violate This Part — Exceptions to This Part

  It is unlawful for the owner of any personal watercraft or any person having charge of or control of a personal watercraft to authorize or knowingly permit these to be operated on the waters of this state by a person in violation of this part.   This part does not apply to a performer engaged in professional exhibition or a person participating in a regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition, and any rules and regulations issued by the commission.
TN Code § 69-9-222 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees|Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation|Part 5 - Personal Watercraft|§ 69-9-222. Report of Fines and Forfeitures — Disposition of Funds

 69-9-224. Termination of unsafe use.
TN Code § 70-1-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 70-1-102. Fees and Penalties Set by Law

 Fees and penalties imposed pursuant to this title shall be established exclusively by law, and nothing in this title shall be construed as authorizing establishment of fees and penalties by rule or regulation.
TN Code § 70-1-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 70-1-103. Assaulting or Interfering With Agency Employee — Penalty

  It is unlawful to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate, or interfere with any employee of the wildlife resources agency while the employee is engaged in the lawful performance of the employee's official duties.   Any person violating this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
TN Code § 70-1-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 70-1-104. Accessory to Violation of Wildlife Laws and Regulations Punishable as Principal

 Whoever aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures the commission of a violation of this title or title 69, chapter 9, and proclamations and rules and regulations promulgated by the fish and wildlife commission, is punishable as a principal.
TN Code § 70-1-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 70-1-105. Notification of Potential Water Quality Violation Regarding Agricultural Property

 If the agency receives a complaint or otherwise becomes aware of a potential water quality violation regarding property used in agriculture, as defined by § 1-3-105, the agency must notify both the department of environment and conservation and the department of agriculture, as soon as practicable, pursuant to § 69-3-115(d).
TN Code § 70-1-202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 2 - Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission|§ 70-1-202. Compensation of Members — Travel Expenses

  The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for their services as members of such commission, except that they shall be paid their actual and necessary traveling expenses for six (6) regular meetings each year and not more than six (6) called meetings during any one (1) year. They shall also be paid their actual and necessary travel expenses for attending to other commission business approved by the chair.   All reimbursement for travel expenses shall be in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
TN Code § 70-1-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 2 - Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission|§ 70-1-203. Officers — Meetings — Ex Officio Members

  The commission shall elect a chair, a vice chair and a secretary. The secretary may or may not be a member of the commission. These officers shall be elected for a period of one (1) year. After organization, the commission shall hold six (6) regular meetings and may hold as many as six (6) special meetings in any one (1) year at such times and places as the commission shall elect, for which their expenses shall be paid as provided in § 70-1-202.   Seven (7) members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.   The governor, the commissioner of environment and conservation and the commissioner of agriculture, or their designees, shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the commission and shall not be included in calculation of a quorum.
TN Code § 70-1-204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 2 - Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission|§ 70-1-204. Appointments to Commission

  Appointments to be made by the governor shall be made from districts of the grand divisions of the state in which the vacancy occurred, and the boundaries of the nine (9) districts shall remain the same as the boundaries that were in effect on February 9, 1959.   Appointments to be made by the speaker of the senate and speaker of the house of representatives shall be made from the grand divisions of this state as described in title 4, chapter 1, part 2. No more than one (1) member appointed by the speaker of the senate shall be from the same grand division. No more than one (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house shall be from the same grand division. The speakers shall strive to ensure each grand division is represented in their appointments. No more than one (1) speaker appointed member shall be from any one (1) county.   All appointments shall be made from persons having or possessing the qualifications specified by § 70-1-201, which qualifications shall be determined by consultation with known and recognized leaders in the field of conservation in this state. At least one (1) person shall have or possess the qualifications specified by § 67-6-207(e), which qualifications shall be determined by consultation with known and recognized leaders in the field of agriculture in this state. The governor shall strive to ensure that the concerns of the typical hunter and angler are represented in appointments made to the commission.
TN Code § 70-1-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 70 - Wildlife Resources|Chapter 1 - General and Administrative Provisions|Part 2 - Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission|§ 70-1-205. Removal of Commission Members

  The governor may remove a governor-appointed commission member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, after first delivering to the commission member a copy of the charges and affording the commission member an opportunity of being publicly heard in person or by counsel to defend against the charges, upon not less than ten (10) business days' notice.   If such commission member is removed, the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a complete statement of all charges made against the commission member and the governor's findings on the charges, together with a complete record of the proceedings.   The governor shall fill vacancies caused by removal in accordance with § 70-1-201(c)(5).   Any member of the commission who misses four (4) regular or special meetings of the commission during any year of the commission member's term of office ipso facto vacates the member's office as a member of the commission. Such vacancies shall be filled in accordance with § 70-1-201(c)(5). This subsection (d) shall not apply to ex officio members.