11-10-101 - Definitions.

11-10-101. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

     (1)  “Charge” means the amount of money asked in return for an invitation to enter or go upon the land;

     (2)  “Conservation easement” means a conservation easement as defined in § 66-9-303(1);

     (3)  “Land” includes, but is not limited to, roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, structures and machinery or equipment thereon when attached to the realty;

     (4)  “Owner” includes, but is not limited to, tenant, lessee, occupant or person in control of the premises;

     (5)  “Public use easement” means a public use easement as defined in § 11-13-102; and

     (6)  “Recreational purposes” includes, but is not limited to, any one (1) or any combination of the following: hunting, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, pleasure driving, nature study, water skiing, winter sports, and visiting, viewing or enjoying historical, archaeological, scenic or scientific sites, or otherwise using land for purposes of the user.

[Acts 1967, ch. 246, § 3; T.C.A., § 11-1301; Acts 1982, ch. 554, § 1.]