Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0400 - Environment and Conservation
Subtitle 0400-02 - Division of State Parks and Division of Natural Areas
Chapter 0400-02-02 - Public Use and Recreation
Section 0400-02-02-.12 - FIRES
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The kindling of any fire is permitted only:
(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.
Authority: T.C.A. § 11-1-108.