(a) The fish and wildlife commission is authorized to develop rules and regulations for corporate sponsorship on appropriate agency motor vehicles and vessels; provided, however, that no corporate sponsorship shall be placed on agency law enforcement motor vehicles or vessels. Such rules and regulations may include, but are not limited to, signage placement, safety concerns and prohibited practices.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-1-207

  • Agency: means the wildlife resources agency. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
  • Commission: means the Tennessee fish and wildlife commission, and "commissioner" means a member of the fish and wildlife commission. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
  • Fish: means all species of trout, salmon, walleye, northern pike, bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, perch, sunfish, drum, carp, sucker, shad, minnow, and such other species of fish that are presently found in the state or may be introduced or transplanted into this state for consumptive or nonconsumptive use. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
  • Wildlife: means wild vertebrates, mollusks, crustaceans, and fish. See Tennessee Code 70-1-101
(b) Such commercial sponsorship shall not include, identify or promote:

(1) Alcohol or tobacco products;
(2) Adult-oriented establishments, as defined in § 7-51-1102 or § 7-51-1401;
(3) Political candidacies, political issue advocacy, or political campaign advertising, as prohibited in § 2-19-144; or
(4) Any unlawful conduct or activities.
(c) The department shall prefer sponsorship by organizations that are wildlife or boating related.
(d)

(1) The sponsorship message shall include only the name or logo of the sponsor or both.
(2) The sponsorship message may only be located on the back of the vehicle or vessel.
(3) The logo of the sponsor shall not exceed four hundred square inches (400 sq. in.) in size, and the lettering identifying the sponsor shall not exceed eight inches (8″) in height.
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