Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-02-.18 - PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, NATURAL FEATURES, CURIOSITIES AND RESOURCES
(1) The intentional or wanton destruction ,
defacement, or removal of any natural or cultural feature or non-renewable
natural resource is prohibited without a permit granted pursuant to rule
0400-02-02-.23 Scientific Specimens.
(2) The intentional or wanton destruction ,
injury, defacement, removal or disturbance in any manner of any public
buildings, signs, equipment, monument, marker or other structure or of any
relic, artifact, ruin or historic or pre-historic feature or of any other
similar public property is prohibited. The intentional or wanton possession of
park equipment is prohibited without the authorization of the Park Manager or
his designate.
(3) Gathering or
collecting for personal use reasonable quantities of natural products of a
renewable nature including but not limited to fruits, berries, and driftwood is
permitted; however, the gathering or collecting of such products for the
purpose of commercial sale or other commercial use is prohibited.
(4) The gathering or collecting of small
quantities of pebbles or small rocks by hand for personal use is permitted;
however, the collection of such objects for the purpose of commercial sale or
other commercial use is prohibited.
(5) The destroying, digging, cutting,
removing, or possession of any tree, shrub, or other plant is prohibited
without a permit granted by the Assistant Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation.
(6) The use of any
mineral or metal detecting device capable of detecting the underground or
underwater location of geological, archaeological or historical objects or
materials is prohibited. Provided, however, that this rule shall not apply to:
(a) fathometers, radar equipment and
electronic equipment used primarily for the navigation and safe operation of
boats and aircraft;
(b) persons
possessing a permit from the State Archaeologist to conduct legitimate
archaeological research when such permit is signed by the Assistant
Commissioner of Parks and Recreation; and
(c) an individual engaged in a limited search
for a lost item under supervision of the Park Manager .
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