Section 1660-01-14-.17 - MANAGED RECREATION AREAS ON FOOTHILLS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA(1) All recreation areas are open to the general public, at all times, free of charge for use subject to the following rules:(a) Picnicking is permitted.(b) Camping is prohibited at all times.(c) Unattended vehicles shall not be left in a manner as to deprive or interfere with other persons' access to parking areas and/or facilities. Area is not to be used as a "park and ride" lot.(d) No person, or persons, shall deface or remove trees or other plants, dirt, gravel, or sod or any structure placed on the area by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency or with the approval of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.(e) No garbage, rubbish, litter or any refuse, or other material which would pollute said areas or waters, or render them unsatisfactory or unsanitary shall be left on the area.(f) Commercial use of recreation area is prohibited. Organized events will be held by permit only.(g) The use of firearms is prohibited.(h) Disorderly conduct is prohibited.(i) Handicapped parking zones, as posted, are reserved for handicapped users.(j) Parking regulations will be enforced as posted. Officers of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency may, at their discretion, have offending vehicles towed (at owners' expense) or issue citations.(k) Picnic tables are available on a "first come" basis and cannot be reserved.(l) The use of fireworks is prohibited.(m) All dogs must be leashed.(n) No open fires. Cooking on grills is permitted.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1660-01-14-.17
Original rule filed June 3, 2008; effective August 17, 2008. Amendments filed January 16, 2024; effective 4/15/2024.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 70-1-206, 70-5-101, and 70-9-105.