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 0400-02-10 - Requirements for Conducting Rafting Services - Ocoee River
Section 0400-02-10-.01 - PURPOSE

(1) To provide information to the authorized Commercial Operator whereby he shall have full knowledge of Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of State Parks requirements, intentions, rules and regulations.

(2) To provide the Department with an effective means to manage commercial use that may infringe on the outdoor recreation opportunities of others.

(3) To preserve the scenic and recreational values of the river and the integrity of publicly-owned land (State, TVA, and U.S. Forest Service) contiguous to the river, and natural resources within the area.

(4) To preserve the integrity of the park facilities that boaters may come in contact with.

(5) To provide for the maximum safety of the public.