2014 Tennessee Code
Title 8 - Public Officers And Employees
Chapter 1 - Governor
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 8-1-108 - Power to forbid starting of fires during drought.
(a) During periods of extreme drought in this state, or in any area of the state, the governor is hereby authorized and empowered to issue proclamations forbidding the starting of any open air and unconfined fire on or near woodlands where dangerous fire hazards exist during the period of such drought.
(b) If the governor issues a proclamation pursuant to this section, anyone igniting an open air or unconfined fire in violation of the proclamation commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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