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United States — Tennessee
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This section says the chapter does not limit an authority’s other powers and generally waives proceedings, notice, or approval for organizing the authority or issuing bonds, except where this chapter says otherwise.
United States — Tennessee
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“Park” is defined as state-owned land with natural or historic features or similar recreational value that is reserved and administered by the state for public recreational and cultural enjoyment.
United States — Tennessee
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Parks under this part must be kept in a natural condition as far as that is consistent with human use and safety, and improvements must not reduce recreational value.
United States — Tennessee
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The department of environment and conservation must supervise classification of recreational parks and areas, designate the state park system after approval, and post markers or signs for Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Memorial State Park.
United States — Tennessee
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Tennessee state and local governments may cooperate with each other, other states, and the federal government on parks, recreational areas, and monuments.
United States — Tennessee
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The state may exercise eminent domain to acquire land for parks when the governor orders it.
United States — Tennessee
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Counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions may spend available money to help buy land for park purposes, if the state will own and manage the park and the governor and environment commissioner first agree in writing.
United States — Tennessee
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The parks and recreation division may employ staff, commission trained employees as law enforcement officers, and set related training rules. Commissioned employees get police powers in specified park areas and may carry firearms on duty.
United States — Tennessee
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The department of environment and conservation may sell certain surplus state park lands, but only with authorization from the national park service, department of interior, and subject to any terms and conditions it requires.
United States — Tennessee
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The commissioner of environment and conservation may execute a deed for the state’s interest in the tract of land after authorization and terms from the national park service are received, and the deed must be approved by the governor and attested by the secretary of state.
United States — Tennessee
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Money received from the land sales must be invested in capital improvements in the state park where the land was sold.
United States — Tennessee
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State officials may approve and enter certain lease, license, and permit arrangements for state lands and state parks, and some occupiers in state parks selling crafts or souvenirs must keep 25% native-to-this-state crafts in inventory if available.
United States — Tennessee
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The commissioner of environment and conservation can arrange purchases for state park operations, but must file purchasing policies for review and approval and cannot let the department contract for work that state employees already do or reasonably could do.
United States — Tennessee
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If a state-park golf course is run under contract by a municipal or county agency, the department must reimburse that agency for waived green fees.
United States — Tennessee
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State parks generally cannot be clear-cut, but the department may allow it for natural disaster or insect infestation if it has made the required prior determination and approved the method in advance.
United States — Tennessee
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An individual cannot be disqualified from having a park named in their honor just because they are not deceased.
United States — Tennessee
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The commissioner must offer certain state park discounts, including a 50% minimum camping discount for qualifying disabled veterans, and public officials generally cannot be given lifetime or extended free golf at state parks.
United States — Tennessee
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Golf carts in state parks may only be driven on golf courses and paved campground roads, and the department may require a valid driver license.
United States — Tennessee
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The department of environment and conservation is encouraged to maintain the state park system so it is usable by all people and easy to access.
United States — Tennessee
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Nonprofit citizen support organizations may be formed, and the commissioner of environment and conservation may make agreements with them after approval from the commissioner of finance and administration.