2018 Tennessee Code
Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees
Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation
Part 2 - Boating Safety
§ 69-9-227. Regulation of commercial operations that lease or rent non-motorized vessels for non-commercial use.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Non-motorized vessels" means canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, tubes, and any other vessels powered only by their occupants and propelled by manual methods, including, but not limited to paddles and oars; and
(2) "Waters of Tennessee" means any waters within the territorial limits of this state, except privately owned ponds or lakes not used for commercial purposes.
(b)
(1) The commission is hereby authorized to establish rules, regulations, permits, and procedures regulating all aspects of commercial operations that lease or rent non-motorized vessels for non-commercial use by the public on the waters of Tennessee.
(2) The regulatory authority granted under subdivision (b)(1) shall not apply to commercial outfitters operating pursuant to and in possession of a permit issued by the United States forest service on waters in and adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest.
