Section 1660-01-14-.15 - IMPACT PERMITS FOR USE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA(1) A High Impact Habitat Conservation Permit is required for riding hoofed animals, bicycling, and off highway vehicle use on designated wildlife management areas. Persons holding a valid hunting license with an appropriate permit to hunt on a wildlife management area and youths under age thirteen (13) are exempt.(2) At least one occupant of a vehicle must possess the proper permit(s). No permit shall be required on roads/trails as designated.(3) Off Highway Vehicle is any vehicle capable of traveling off highways within the state. The term includes all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, dune buggies and other four-wheeled vehicles used for off-road activities.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-14-.15
Original rule filed August 5, 2002; effective October 19, 2002. Amendment filed September 16, 2003; effective November 30, 2003. Amendment filed February 10, 2005; effective April 26, 2005. Repeal and new rules filed June 3, 2008; effective August 17, 2008. Amendment filed March 27, 2015; effective June 25, 2015. A six-day stay of the effective date of the rule filed March 27, 2015; new effective date 7/1/2015.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 70-1-206 and 70-2-225.