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TN Code § 11-3-203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-203. Agreements

 The commissioner may enter into an agreement with a citizen support organization for purposes consistent with this part if the commissioner determines it is in the best interest of a specific park or the park system generally.
TN Code § 11-3-204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-204. Activities

 A citizen support organization which enters into an agreement with the commissioner may provide support, assistance or cooperation to a specific park or to the park system in general, including, but not limited to:   The provision of educational or interpretative material for sale;   The provision of exhibits and materials for display and related equipment and material;   The provision of financial support, whether through donation, gift or otherwise, for park programs, property or other park purposes;   The provision of volunteer personnel services or monetary contributions for adding state positions for park services;   The provision of equipment or other goods; and   The gift or donation of money to fund programs and exhibits or to procure equipment, materials, books or services.
TN Code § 11-3-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-205. Use of State Park Property and Facilities

 If the commissioner enters into an agreement with a citizen support organization, the commissioner may authorize such organization to use, under such conditions as the commissioner may prescribe, property or facilities of the state park system to carry out its support activities.
TN Code § 11-3-206 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-206. Assistance by the Commissioner

 The commissioner, through the director of the division of state parks, may assist organizers of a citizen support organization with its creation and may provide technical assistance to the organization after its incorporation. However, it is the responsibility of the citizen support organization to ensure that the organization is lawfully incorporated and operating.
TN Code § 11-3-207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-207. Audits — Books and Records

  All annual reports and all books of accounts and financial records of a citizen support organization shall be subject to audit annually by the comptroller of the treasury. With prior approval of the comptroller of the treasury, the audit may be performed by a licensed independent public accountant selected by the citizen support organization. If an independent public accountant is employed, the audit contract between the citizen support organization and the independent public accountant shall be on contract forms prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. The cost of any audit shall be paid by the citizen support organization; provided, that in the case of any audit performed by the comptroller of the treasury of any citizen support organization having gross receipts of less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the fiscal period under audit, the cost of such audit shall be paid by the state.   The comptroller of the treasury shall ensure that audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and determine if the audits meet minimum audit standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury. No audit may be accepted as meeting the requirements of this section until approved by the comptroller of the treasury.   One (1) copy of each audit shall be furnished to each member of the board of the citizen support organization, the department and the comptroller of the treasury.   The department and the comptroller of the treasury, or their designated representative, shall have access to the citizen support organization's books, records and accounts whenever deemed necessary by either office.   If the comptroller of the treasury determines that due to size or insignificant financial activities by a citizen support organization the requirement of this section for an audit is unnecessary or would be burdensome on a citizen support organization, then the comptroller of the treasury may waive the required audit.
TN Code § 11-3-208 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-208. Gifts and Donations

  Any monetary gifts, donations or otherwise received by the department, the commissioner, the division of state parks or by a specific park from a citizen support organization and designated by the citizen support organization for the benefit of a specific park or the park system in general, shall be deposited directly to the account for the specific park or to the general account for the division of state parks, shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year and shall be retained in the account until expended, notwithstanding  title 9, chapter 4, or such other provisions requiring all funds be deposited into or revert to the general fund.   Any gifts of equipment, materials, or other personal property to a specific park shall be used solely at that park unless the commissioner determines its use at another park is necessary.
TN Code § 11-3-209 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-209. Dissolution

 In the event a citizens support organization dissolves, any funds remaining after dissolution shall be donated to the division of state parks and shall be deposited, as provided in § 11-3-208, and applied for the provision or expansion of state park programs, services or facilities.
TN Code § 11-3-210 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 2 - Nonprofit Organizations for Support and Enhancement of State Parks|§ 11-3-210. Rules and Regulations

 The commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, which the commissioner deems necessary to administer this part.
TN Code § 11-3-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-301. Legislative Intent

 It is the legislative intent that people who use the state parks be given the opportunity to voluntarily contribute to the maintenance, renovation, promotion, expansion, recreational and educational programs, and operations of such parks. Each state park shall provide a collection point, box or other suitable arrangement at which park users may make donations to the state park fund, with the exception of those state parks that the commissioner of environment and conservation may certify as not being suitable for the collection of such fee.
TN Code § 11-3-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-302. State Park Fund

  There is created a special agency account in the state general fund to be known as the “state park fund,” hereinafter referred to in this part as the “fund.”   Any fund balance remaining unexpended at the end of a fiscal year in the fund shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year.   Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the state park fund shall be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year.   Unless otherwise specified in this part, the funds realized from voluntary contributions generated from the operation of state parks under the control or supervision of the division of parks shall be deposited in the fund. No part of the fund shall be diverted to the general fund or any other public fund.   Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in accordance with  § 9-4-603. The fund shall be administered by the commissioner of environment and conservation.   Moneys in the fund shall only be expended and obligated in accordance with appropriations made by the general assembly.   Moneys in the fund shall only be expended in accordance with this part.   Any revenues realized from user fees charged by the state parks shall be deposited in a sub-account within the fund which shall be governed by this part except the restriction regarding salaries in § 11-3-304.   Any revenues derived from the payment of fees charged at state parks and any fines, penalties, forfeitures, or contraband allocated to state parks pursuant to state law shall be deposited in the fund.
TN Code § 11-3-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-303. Expenditures

 The fund shall be used for expenditures for state parks, including, but not limited to:   The administration of state parks;   The purchase of lands and rights therein suitable for management by the division of state parks;   The renovation, equipment, maintenance and upkeep of managed property and all buildings and structures related thereto;   The construction of suitable buildings, recreational facilities, parking lots, trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, scenic areas, cabins, inns, golf courses, swimming facilities, restaurants, marinas, docks and structures necessary for the use and enjoyment of state parks;   The promotion, advancement and efficient management of state parks and their resources, including educational activities to that end; and   Any other purpose determined by the commissioner of environment and conservation to be necessary or beneficial to implement  this title.
TN Code § 11-3-304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-304. Excluded Uses of Funds

 No voluntary contributions or donations made pursuant to this part shall be used to pay salaries of employees or administrators of such state parks.
TN Code § 11-3-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-305. Self-Sufficiency of Revenue-Generating Facilities

 It is the legislative intent that the following types of revenue-generating facilities at state parks shall be self-sufficient by the fiscal year 2007-2008: marinas, campgrounds, golf courses, cabins, gift shops, restaurants and inns. “Self-sufficient” means that the revenue generated at all such facilities collectively is sufficient to cover all of the direct operational costs incurred at those facilities. Nothing in this section shall be construed to automatically require the closing of any park or facility which is not individually self-sufficient.
TN Code § 11-3-306 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 3 - State Parks|Part 3 - State Park Funding|§ 11-3-306. Application of Excess Revenues

 If revenues are generated by the facilities named in § 11-3-305 which exceed the needs for self-sufficiency, then they may be applied in priority order, first to other operations at the park where they are located, next to parks containing historic sites or museums or natural areas, and finally to other state parks.
TN Code § 11-4-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 11-4-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known as the “Tennessee Forestry Act.”
TN Code § 11-4-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 11-4-102. Purpose

 The general assembly recognizes that the forests of Tennessee are a valuable natural resource that provide significant economic and social benefits to the citizens of the state. It is further recognized that efforts are needed to effectively protect and develop those forests in a manner that assures the perpetuation of long-term public benefits. In response to such needs, the general assembly has created the Tennessee Forestry Act. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state forestry organization that is responsible for the development and administration of those programs and services that ensure effective protection, management, and reforestation of Tennessee's forests.
TN Code § 11-4-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 1 - General Provisions|§ 11-4-103. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Commission” means the state forestry commission;   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture;   “Department” means the department of agriculture;   “Division” means the division of forestry within the department;   “Forestry” means the professional application of scientific principles in the management and use of forest land;   “Forests” means those lands currently occupied by trees of any size and species which may or may not have commercial value but are capable of providing multiple use benefits;   “Multiple use” means the management and use of forests such that a variety or mix of natural resource benefits are derived from that land. “Multiple use” includes, but is not limited to, a combination of timber production, demonstration, watershed protection, wildlife management, recreation, and aesthetics;   “Protection” means the application of such technology and services as may be necessary to minimize mortality and loss of growth occurring in forests as a result of wild fire, insects, disease, and other causal agents;   “Reforestation” means the artificial or natural regeneration of trees on bare land, eroded sites, or previously forested areas;   “State forester” means the director of the division of forestry;   “State forests” means those lands owned by the state and administered under the jurisdiction of the division, for the purpose of multiple use; and   “Vendor services” are contract services for a fee, provided by division personnel, and includes such assistance as tree planting, site preparation, and timber stand improvement.
TN Code § 11-4-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 3 - State Forester|§ 11-4-302. Sale, Exchange or Lease of Lands

  The state forester, by and with the approval of the commissioner of agriculture, has the authority to recommend the sale, exchange, or lease of lands under the jurisdiction of the division when, in the judgment of the state forester, it is advantageous to the state to do so, in the highest orderly development and management of the state forests.   Such sale, lease or exchange shall not be contrary to the terms of any contract which has been entered into heretofore. Such sale, lease or exchange shall be made pursuant to the laws governing the disposal of state property.
TN Code § 11-4-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-401. Creation — Administration and Supervision

 There is created and established a division to be known as the division of forestry, which shall be administered as a division of the department of agriculture. The division will be under the direct supervision of the state forester.
TN Code § 11-4-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-402. Purpose

 It is the purpose of the division to develop, implement, and promote those public forestry programs and policies that protect, conserve, and efficiently utilize the state's forest resources.
TN Code § 11-4-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-403. Acceptance of Gifts

 The division of forestry is authorized to accept gifts, donations or contributions of land suitable for forestry purposes.
TN Code § 11-4-404 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-404. Purchase of Land

 The division and each county, municipality or other political subdivision of the state are empowered to expend money from available sources to purchase or to aid in the purchase of areas of land for forestry purposes within the meaning of this chapter, such areas to become the property of the state, to be improved, cared for and administered by the division for such purposes respectively.
TN Code § 11-4-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-405. Forest Protection

 The division is authorized to implement and develop programs to protect the state's forests.
TN Code § 11-4-406 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-406. Fire Protection — Right of Entry — Duty of Care — Damages

 The division, through its authorized employees and agents, may, at any time, go upon any land within this state for the purpose of investigating, preventing, or controlling forest, woods, brush, or grass fires of any nature, or to take other action necessary for the control of forest disease, insects, and other pests without incurring liability for trespassing. This includes the right to take needed firefighting equipment onto and over such property, but such persons are charged with the responsibility of taking reasonable precautions to ensure minimum damages. However, nothing herein shall preclude any such property owner whose premises are entered upon for such purpose from recovering such property owner's actual damages where such person's property is damaged as a result of such entry or crossing, and the state board of claims, upon satisfactory proof of such damage and cause thereof, is authorized to make payments therefor to such injured property owner.
TN Code § 11-4-407 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-407. Local Cooperation in Protection From Fire and Forest Pests

  The legislative bodies of counties within the state are authorized and empowered to cooperate with the division of forestry in the protection of forests within their respective counties from fire and forest pests.   The county legislative bodies are authorized to appropriate and pay out of the funds under their control, such amounts as may be deemed necessary, to carry out this section.
TN Code § 11-4-408 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-408. Agreements With Federal Agencies

 The division of forestry, with the approval of the commissioner, may execute agreements with federal agencies for providing fire detection, presuppression, and suppression services on federal lands.
TN Code § 11-4-409 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-409. Powers of Division

 The division has the power to enforce all conservation laws and regulations of the state affecting matters or materials under the jurisdiction of the division.
TN Code § 11-4-410 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-410. Liability for Damages

 Any person, firm, or corporation negligently or willfully setting fires shall be civilly liable to the division for any expenses incurred in extinguishing such fires.
TN Code § 11-4-411 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 4 - Division of Forestry|§ 11-4-411. Rural Community Fire Protection Program

 The division is authorized to give grants to rural communities for the purposes of organizing, training, and equipping participating volunteer fire control organizations. Funds may be made available annually to organizations on a matching cost share basis. To qualify for funding and/or equipment, organizations must enter into cooperative fire protection agreements with the division. The division is authorized to prepare policies and procedures for implementation of the program and to include in the annual budget request such funding as is necessary to implement this section. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated annually such sums as may be needed to implement the rural community fire protection program.
TN Code § 11-4-502 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 11 - Natural Areas and Recreation|Chapter 4 - State Forests|Part 5 - Southeast Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact|§ 11-4-502. Execution by Governor — Ratification

 When the governor has executed the compact on behalf of this state and has caused a verified copy thereof to be filed with the secretary of state, and when the compact has been ratified by one (1) or more of the states named in § 11-4-501, then it shall become operative and effective as between this state and such other state or states, and the governor is hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this state and any other state ratifying the compact.