1. (1) T.C.A. § 11-14-115(a) states that whoever violates, fails, neglects, or refuses to obey any provision of the Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971 or rule promulgated thereunder may be punished by a fine of not less than $100 for each day of such violation.

2. (2) T.C.A. § 11-14-115(b) states that any person who commits any of the following acts or omissions is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day for each day during which the act or omission continues or occurs:

   1. (a) Any damage or vandalism to any natural area;
   2. (b) The removal or destruction of any rare, threatened or endangered species of plants in any natural area; or
   3. (c) Any other violation of the Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971 or this Chapter.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 11-1-101; 11-13-106; and 11-14-104. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 7, 1974; effective July 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed September 16, 2013; effective December 15, 2013. Amendments filed January 11, 2021; effective April 11, 2021.