(a) The University of Tennessee shall initiate and administer a two-year black fly suppression program using a biological control agent in the Greenbrier Valley and the areas adjacent to the Pigeon River under the supervision of the department of agriculture. The university shall study the biological and socioeconomic effects of the suppression program on the region. The university shall report its findings to the department of agriculture and the department of environment and conservation. The university shall also report the results of the program to the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives.
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-6-502

  • Agriculture: means :
    (i) The land, buildings and machinery used in the commercial production of farm products and nursery stock. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(b) The Tennessee wildlife resources agency is authorized to participate in the black fly suppression program in order to promote wildlife management by improving the quality of hunting and fishing conditions in the subject area.
(c) None of the funds for the program authorized by this section shall be expended until all authorizations required by law have become final and effective, including, but not limited to, a permit required by the Water Quality Control Act of 1977, compiled in title 69, chapter 3, part 1.
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