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TN Code § 10-3-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-102. Taxes — Levy

  Upon the decision of such county legislative body and/or city governing body to establish, maintain or support a free public library, or to contract with another library for library service, or to contract with one (1) or more counties or cities for joint operation of a free public library, it shall levy for the purpose a property tax, or shall use therefor funds raised by taxes for county or municipal purposes, such a library service being declared to be a county or municipal service.   If a portion of a county is already taxed for maintenance of a free public library, the county legislative body is empowered to levy a tax for a free library on all the property in the county, or the county legislative body may levy a tax on only the property of such portion of the county as is not already taxed for maintenance of a free public library. If a general county-wide tax levy is made for this purpose, the county trustee shall keep the funds raised thereby separate and apart from all other tax funds coming into such county trustee's hands, and shall make quarterly distribution of the same between the county library board and the governing body of the free public library of the city or cities within the limits of the county on the basis of the population enumerated by the most recent federal census. Subject to the preceding sentence, funds raised under §§ 10-3-101 — 10-3-108 may be contributed toward the maintenance of any free public library maintained by a municipality in such county as provided in § 10-3-101.
TN Code § 10-3-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-104. Powers and Duties of Library Board

 The members of the library board shall organize by electing officers and adopting bylaws and regulations. The board has the authority to direct all the affairs of the library, including the authority to appoint a library administrator. The library administrator shall direct the internal affairs of the library, including hiring and directing such assistants or employees as may be necessary. The board may make and enforce rules and regulations and establish branches of service at its discretion. The board may expend funds for the special training and formal education of library personnel; provided, that such personnel shall agree to work in the library for at least two (2) years after completion of such training and education. The board may receive donations, devises, and bequests to be used by it directly for library purposes. The board may hold and convey realty and personal property and negotiate leases for and on behalf of such library. The board shall furnish to the state library agency such statistics and information as may be required, and shall make annual reports to the county legislative body or city governing body.
TN Code § 10-3-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-105. Borrowing Money to Acquire Library Buildings and Equipment

 A county legislative body and/or city governing body has power to borrow money for the purchase of realty and the erection or purchase of suitable buildings for the library and its branches, and for their equipment. The title to such property may be vested in trust in the library board and its successors, which shall be responsible for disbursing bond proceeds as provided in § 10-3-106.
TN Code § 10-3-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-106. Tax Funds Held by County or City Treasurer — Audit of Accounts

  All county or city tax funds for library purposes, raised by bonds or taxation, shall be held by the county or city treasurer separate from other funds.   All library accounts of every character shall be audited annually by or under the county legislative body or city governing body.
TN Code § 10-3-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-107. Libraries Free to Inhabitants — Extension of Privileges to Nonresidents

 Libraries so established or supported shall be free to the inhabitants. The board may extend the privileges and facilities of the library to persons residing outside the county or city upon such terms as it may deem proper.
TN Code § 10-3-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-108. Penalties for Loss of or Injury to Library Property

 The library board has the power to make and enforce rules providing penalties for loss of or injury to library property. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a library board from charging library users a reasonable fine for late-returned library materials and charging for special services including, but not limited to, the loan of equipment and the use of photocopiers.
TN Code § 10-3-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-109. [reserved.]

 The title to all property acquired by a library board operating under this chapter shall be taken in the name of the county or city for the use and benefit of the public library, and the proceeds from all activities conducted by the library board or from any disposition of its assets shall be taken in the name of the county or city for the use and benefit of the public library.
TN Code § 10-3-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 3 - Libraries in Counties, Cities and Towns|§ 10-3-111. Financial Report of Operations

 Such library board shall furnish a report to the county or city legislative body, at its first meeting of each fiscal year, setting forth its capital and operational receipts and expenditures for the preceding fiscal year.
TN Code § 10-8-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 8 - Confidentiality of Library Records|§ 10-8-101. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Library” means:  A library that is open to the public and established or operated by:   The state, a county, city, town, school district or any other political subdivision of the state;   A combination of governmental units or authorities;   A university or community college; or     Any private library that is open to the public; and     “Library record” means a document, record, or other method of storing information retained by a library that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific information or materials from such library. “Library record” does not include nonidentifying material that may be retained for the purpose of studying or evaluating the circulation of library materials in general.
TN Code § 10-8-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 8 - Confidentiality of Library Records|§ 10-8-102. Disclosure Prohibited — Exceptions

  Except as provided in subsection (b), no employee of a library shall disclose any library record that identifies a person as having requested or obtained specific materials, information, or services or as having otherwise used such library. Such library records shall be considered an exception to § 10-7-503.   Library records may be disclosed under the following circumstances:  Upon the written consent of the library user;   Pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or   When used to seek reimbursement for or the return of lost, stolen, misplaced or otherwise overdue library materials.
TN Code § 10-8-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 10 - Public Libraries, Archives and Records|Chapter 8 - Confidentiality of Library Records|§ 10-8-103. Applicability

 This chapter shall apply to libraries included within chapters 1 and 3-5 of this title.
TN Code § 11-1-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-101. Organization of Department — Authority of Commissioner — Historical Commission

  The department of environment and conservation shall be under the charge and general supervision of the commissioner of environment and conservation, who shall have the same official status as other commissioners.   The commissioner is authorized to establish divisions, bureaus or other organizational units necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon the commissioner and the department.   The commissioner is authorized to appoint such deputy and assistant commissioners as may be necessary to discharge the powers and duties of the department. In the event of absence or incapacity of the commissioner or in the event of a vacancy in the office of the commissioner, an appropriate person designated by the governor may be authorized in accordance with § 4-4-115, to exercise any and all of the powers of the commissioner until such time as the duly appointed commissioner can fulfill such commissioner's responsibilities.   The commissioner is authorized to delegate any of the powers, duties, responsibilities or authority vested in the commissioner by the laws of the state of Tennessee.   The commissioner may adopt, promulgate and enforce such rules and regulations necessary to carry out such commissioner's duties and responsibilities.   The commissioner is also authorized to adopt, promulgate and enforce rules and regulations establishing fees and charges for departmental services including, but not limited to, licenses, permits, or authorizations rendered pursuant to or required by any statute administered by the department.   The department shall have transferred and attached to it the Tennessee historical commission, for purposes of administration.
TN Code § 11-1-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-103. Cooperation With Wildlife Resources Agency — Relationships Between Divisions

 The several divisions located within the department of environment and conservation shall cooperate with the state wildlife resources agency, and the employees of the divisions shall lend whatever assistance is necessary to carry out the game and fish laws. Likewise, the employees of the state wildlife resources agency shall cooperate with the other divisions in the department and lend assistance whenever it is deemed necessary by the commissioner of environment and conservation, it being the purpose to coordinate fully the activities of the state wildlife resources agency with other conservation activities in the department. In the event any controversy shall arise in the department between any of the various divisions therein as to their respective duties and functions, the commissioner shall have authority to make the final decision concerning the controversy, and to define the respective limits of authority of each division.
TN Code § 11-1-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-104. Political Activities of Officers and Employees

 No member, employee or officer of the department of environment and conservation shall use such member's, employee's or officer's official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with an election or affecting the results thereof, or for the purpose of coercing the political action of any person or body. Failure to comply with the express purpose of this section constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal.
TN Code § 11-1-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-105. Acquisition of Land by Gift, Purchase, or Condemnation — Lands to Be Sought — Titles to State — Approval by Attorney General and Reporter — Recommendations to General Assembly

  The department of environment and conservation has the full power to acquire by gift, devise or purchase, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, areas, properties, lands, or any estate or interest therein, of scenic beauty, material or recreational utility, historic interest, remarkable phenomena or any other unusual features which in the judgment of the department should be acquired, preserved, and maintained for the use, observation, education, health, and pleasure of the people of Tennessee; provided, that such authority of acquisition shall be within the limits of any appropriations which may be made by the general assembly for the purchase of such properties, and the department shall have no power to purchase or contract for the purchase of any property beyond the amount contained in such appropriation.   The department has the power to institute and prosecute on behalf of the state of Tennessee any proceedings in the exercise of the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of such properties for public use in accordance with the laws relating to the exercise of such right and power.   All contracts shall be made and all titles shall be taken in the name of the state of Tennessee. The title shall be examined and approved by the attorney general and reporter before any property shall be purchased or acquired by condemnation.   The department may make recommendations to the general assembly of any other areas or properties for acquisition for which no appropriation may be made.   The department shall make diligent effort to obtain by gift lands or other property for park purposes.   All areas or properties so acquired shall be taken and held by the state for park purposes and the control and management thereof shall be vested in the department.
TN Code § 11-1-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-106. Personal Property — Acquiring and Holding

 The department is empowered to receive by bequest, gift, or otherwise, money or other personal property for park purposes, to be held and used under § 11-1-105.
TN Code § 11-1-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-107. Power to Convey to Federal Government

  In the event any property at any time acquired lies in the designated area of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the department is empowered to convey same to the federal government as a part of the national park.   Any money so received shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the department and disbursed upon the warrant or written order of the commissioner.
TN Code § 11-1-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-108. System of Development and Administration of Land — Rules and Regulations — Accounting for Revenues

  The department shall make a careful study of lands in the state suitable for park purposes and shall formulate and adopt a system for the proper development, preservation, and administration thereof.   The department has the power to make rules and regulations and to promulgate the same for the management and control of this property for park purposes not inconsistent with the powers and restrictions herein.   All revenue which may be derived from such property shall be accounted for by itemized annual statements, and shall go into the state treasury for state purposes; provided, that the commissioner, with the approval of the state building commission, may pledge the revenues derived from any park facility to pay for the lease or purchase of such park facility and the amounts which may be so pledged shall be applied as provided in such pledge.
TN Code § 11-1-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-109. Violation of Rules and Regulations Punishable as Misdemeanor

  Any violation of rules and regulations for the care and management of such properties as may be made under the authority of § 11-1-108 is a Class C misdemeanor.   In addition to the criminal penalty in subsection (a), the general assembly finds that it is appropriate that there be civil sanctions as well. Any person who does any of the following acts or omissions is subject to a civil penalty of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per day for each day during which the act or omission continues or occurs:  Any damage or vandalism to any state park;   The intentional removal or destruction in state parks of any rare, threatened or endangered species of plants as provided in §§ 70-8-304(2) and 70-8-305, and in all rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to those sections; or   Any other violation of this part or the rules promulgated under this part.     The commissioner, through the attorney general and reporter, may institute proceedings for assessment in the chancery court of Davidson County or in the chancery court of the county in which all or part of the violation occurred, in the name of the department. In any such action, the commissioner may also recover, in addition to the civil penalty assessed under subsections (b) and (d), for any damages to the state parks that were the result of the activity.   In assessing the civil penalty, the court may consider the following factors:  Whether the civil penalty imposed will be a substantial economic deterrent to the illegal activity;   Damages to the state park, including compensation for loss or destruction of any part of the area, resulting from the violation, as well as expenses involved in enforcing this section and the costs involved in rectifying any damage;   The cause of the violation; and   Any economic benefit gained by the violator.     Any civil penalties paid to the state pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the state park fund created by § 11-3-302.   No provision of this section shall be construed to restrict the state from recovering civil damages to state property as provided by law.
TN Code § 11-1-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-110. Division of Educational Service — Director

  There is hereby created in the department of environment and conservation a division to be known as the “division of educational service.”   The head of the division shall be a director appointed by the commissioner of environment and conservation.   It is the duty of the division to promote education in regard to all conservation matters and to assist the various departments, divisions, and agencies with educational programs concerning conservation as may be deemed appropriate.   The director shall perform such other duties and functions as may be directed by the commissioner.
TN Code § 11-1-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-111. Use of Central Office Appropriations for Division of Educational Service

 The commissioner of environment and conservation is hereby authorized and empowered to use such part of the commissioner's appropriation for the commissioner's central office as the commissioner may deem appropriate in connection with the division of educational service.
TN Code § 11-1-112 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-112. Park Facilities — Powers and Duties of Commissioner

 In order to provide park facilities for the department and to enable the construction and financing thereof on lands owned by the state or by an industrial development corporation which has been created under title 7, chapter 53, but for no other purpose unless authorized by law, the commissioner, with the approval of the state building commission, in the name of the state of Tennessee, has the following powers and duties:   Without limitation by reason of any other law, the power to sell and convey title to an industrial development corporation any land and any existing buildings or facilities thereon owned by the department for such consideration upon such terms and conditions as in the judgment of the commissioner and the state building commission are in the best interest of the state;   Without limitation by reason of any other law, the power to lease to an industrial development corporation for a term or terms, not exceeding fifty (50) years each, any land and existing buildings or facilities thereon owned by the department upon such terms and conditions as in the judgment of the commissioner and the state building commission are in the best interest of the state;   The power to lease or purchase from an industrial development corporation and to make available for public use any park facility erected upon land conveyed or leased to an industrial development corporation or upon any of the land owned by an industrial development corporation upon such terms, conditions and rentals or deferred payment obligations as in the judgment of the commissioner and the state building commission are in the best interest of the state;   The power to pledge and assign all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of such park facility as security for the payment of the rentals or deferred payment obligations due and to become due under any lease or purchase under subdivision (3), and to covenant in any such lease or purchase agreement with respect to future pledges or assignments of such revenues; and   The power to covenant and agree in any lease or purchase made under subdivision (3) to:  Impose fees, rentals or other charges for the use or occupancy or other operation of such park facility in an amount calculated to produce revenues sufficient to pay the rentals or obligations due and to become due under such lease or purchase; and   Properly account for, secure, and disburse such fees, rentals and charges.
TN Code § 11-1-113 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 1 - Department of Environment and Conservation|§ 11-1-113. Grants for Utility Systems — “Utility System” Defined

  Subject to the approval of the state building commission, the commissioner of environment and conservation is hereby authorized to make grants, as funds are available, to any municipality, county, town or city, utility district, public utility, or any authority, corporation, association or other organization which provides utility services, in order to assist in providing utility service to any state park, forest, or any unit of the Tennessee outdoor recreation area system authorized by § 11-3-103. Such grant shall be for construction purposes only, and shall be directly proportional to the benefits accruing to the state facility by the utility system.   “Utility system” includes water, sewerage, electric and solid waste.