Acts of 1907 Chapter 494

SECTION 1. That it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to place, cause to be placed in any of the running streams, lakes, ponds, in Sullivan County, Tenn., or place so near the banks of said running streams, lakes, and ponds so that the same will be washed therein by high tides or overflows any sawdust, shavings, or off-fallings from sawmills or planing machines. Provided, that this Act shall not apply to the South Fork of the Holston River, in Sullivan County nor shall said apply to any branch or creek flowing into said South Fork of Holston River.

SECTION 2. That any violation of this Act shall be a misdemeanor, and the punishment for each offense shall, upon conviction, be a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
SECTION 3. That the grand juries of Sullivan County have inquisitorial power under this Act.
SECTION 4. That this Act take effect from and after its passage, the public welfare requiring it.
Passed: March 12, 1907.