Tennessee § 54-17-110 - Removal or abatement of advertising structures and junkyards.

§ 54-17-110. Removal or abatement of advertising structures and junkyards.

Any advertising structure or junkyard that is constructed or erected in violation of this part constitutes a public nuisance subject to abatement as provided by law. If the advertising structure or junkyard is declared a nuisance, it shall immediately be removed or abated and for that purpose the district attorney general or the district attorney general's duly appointed representative or any authorized representative of the state may enter onto private property without incurring any liability. The power of eminent domain may be utilized to remove existing advertising structures or junkyards from within one thousand feet (1,000') of either side of designated Tennessee scenic highways. Should the state fail to enforce this section, any citizen or group of citizens may institute legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to require the state to enforce this section. Acts 1971, ch. 431, § 10; 1976, ch. 819, § 8; modified; T.C.A., § 54-2510. Cross-References. Advertising structures and junkyards prohibited on scenic highways, authority of commissioner to acquire, § 54-17-108 . Applicability to parkway system, § 54-17-206 . Billboard regulation and control, title 54, ch. 21. Law Reviews. The Tennessee Court Systems — Prosecution, 8 Mem. St. U.L. Rev. 477. Attorney General Opinions. State billboard regulations, OAG 04-082 (4/30/04). Collateral References. Right to maintain action to enjoin public nuisance as affected by existence of pollution control agency. 60 A.L.R.3d 665.