§ 11-22-101 — Lakes - Counties may acquire suitable areas

The legislative body of any county is authorized to acquire, by gift or purchase, any natural lakes or lands suitable for the construction of lakes, and to hold fee simple title in the name of the county.

Legislative History

Acts 1937, ch. 219, §§ 1, 2; mod. C. Supp. 1950, § 5201.8 (Williams, §§ 5201.9, 5201.10); impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 7, 36; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 11-801; Acts 2006, ch. 863, § 10.