Tennessee § 42-8-104 - Violations — Heliport deemed nuisance — Private right of action.
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§ 42-8-104. Violations — Heliport deemed nuisance — Private right of action.
Any heliport operated in violation of this chapter is deemed a public nuisance, causing irreparable injury to the state, the county in which the heliport is located, municipalities located in that county and the residents of the county. In addition to any other remedies or rights of action possessed by any person or governmental unit, persons who reside on land subject to the prohibitions in this chapter have a private right of action against a person operating a heliport in violation of this chapter, and have the right to seek injunctive relief as allowed by law, to recover damages for nuisance, and to recover costs and attorney's fees if the resident is the prevailing party. Acts 1992, ch. 727, § 5. Attorney General Opinions. Constitutionality, OAG 93-04 (1/13/93).
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 42-8-104 ("Violations — Heliport deemed nuisance — Private right of action.") 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.
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