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2019 Tennessee Code
Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees
Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation
Part 2 - Boating Safety
§ 69-9-211. Regattas and other special aquatic events.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 69-9-211 (2019)
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  • (a) The executive director may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments, exhibitions, or land-based events that are intended to be viewed from the water by vessel that impact navigation or the safety of vessels on any waters of this state. The commission shall adopt from time to time and amend regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and other vessels and persons on motorboats and vessels, either observers or participants.

  • (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the executive director is authorized to establish temporary zones and restrictions in connection with the authorization of a specific special aquatic event as provided for in subsection (c). The executive director shall ensure that adequate public notice of the temporary zones and restrictions is given.

  • (c) Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament, exhibition, or land-based event intended to be viewed from the water by vessel that impacts navigation or vessel safety is proposed to be held, the person in charge of the event, at least thirty (30) days prior to the event, shall file an application with the executive director for permission to hold such regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament, exhibition, or land-based event intended to be viewed from the water by vessel that impacts navigation or vessel safety. The application shall set forth the date, time and location where it is proposed to hold such regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament, exhibition, or land-based event intended to be viewed from the water by vessel that impacts navigation or vessel safety, and it shall not be conducted without authorization of the executive director in writing. For good cause shown, the executive director may waive the thirty (30) day requirement.

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