Tennessee § 11-14-102 - Purpose.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 11-14-102 — Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-14-102. Purpose.
The general assembly finds that in the countryside of Tennessee there are areas possessing scenic, scientific, including biological, geological and/or recreational values, and which are in prospect and peril of being destroyed or substantially diminished by actions such as dumping of refuse, commercialization, construction, changing of population densities or similar actions, there being either no regulations by the state or by local governments or regulations which are inadequate or so poorly enforced as not to yield adequate protection to such areas. It is the intention of the general assembly to provide protection for such areas. Acts 1971, ch. 116, § 2; T.C.A., § 11-1702.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 11-14-102
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 11-14-102 cover?
Section 11-14-102 ("Purpose.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Tennessee § 11-14-102?
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