Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-02-.12 - FIRES
(1) The kindling of any fire is permitted
only:
(a) In designated camping and picnic
grounds when the fire is confined in a fireplace provided for the use of
visitors, or grills, or in locations marked by the Park Manager; or
(b) In other locations, including
backcountry, wilderness and remote sections of the park areas when a written
permit has been secured from the Park Manager; or
(c) In stoves or lanterns using gasoline,
propane, butane gas or similar fuels.
(2) Fires must be kindled in such manner that
no tree, shrub, grass, or other inflammable or combustible matter will be set
on fire or caused to be set on fire.
(3) When no longer needed, the fire shall be
completely extinguished. Leaving a fire unattended is prohibited.
(4) Throwing or dropping a lighted cigarette,
cigar, pipe heel, match or other burning material is prohibited.
(5) The kindling of fires on park area lands
and privately owned lands under the legislative jurisdiction of the State of
Tennessee may be prohibited or limited by the Park Manager by posted signs when
the fire hazard makes such action necessary.
(6) The Park Manager, during such periods of
time as he may prescribe, may prohibit smoking on any lands, including roads
and trails, by the posting of appropriate signs.
Notes
Authority: T.C.A. ยง 11-1-108.
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