Tennessee § 11-11-103 - Chapter definitions.
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§ 11-11-103. Chapter definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of environment and conservation; “Conservation easement” means a conservation easement as defined in § 66-9-303; “Department” means the department of environment and conservation; “Political subdivision” means any county, any incorporated city or town, or other political subdivision; and “System” means the “Tennessee trails system” as established in this chapter and including all trails and trail segments, together with their rights-of-way, whether initially designated or later added by any of the procedures described in the chapter. Acts 1971, ch. 103, § 3; T.C.A., § 11-1603; Acts 1981, ch. 361, § 9. Compiler's Notes. Acts 1981, ch. 361, which amended this section, provided in § 14 of the act that the provisions of the act shall not affect any easement entered into prior to July 1, 1981, nor any rights, privileges or duties pursuant to such easements. See also § 66-9-309 .
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