Legislative intent

Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1202, under Bicentennial Beautification Act of 1993.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-5-1202

(1) It is the intent of the general assembly to:(1) Develop a permanent roadside landscaping program within the department of transportation with emphasis on wildflower preservation and propagation;(2) Beautify the state's roadways and enhance the aesthetics of the state's highway system while reducing maintenance costs; and(3) Make the public more aware of the state's landscape diversity and improve environmental quality along the roadways.

(1) Develop a permanent roadside landscaping program within the department of transportation with emphasis on wildflower preservation and propagation;

(2) Beautify the state's roadways and enhance the aesthetics of the state's highway system while reducing maintenance costs; and

(3) Make the public more aware of the state's landscape diversity and improve environmental quality along the roadways.