Tenn. Code § 59-8-228
Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 1069
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any exploration for minerals which is conducted solely by drilling or any other method which results in a drill hole of a diameter of six inches (6") or less shall be regulated only under [former] chapter 9 [repealed] of this title.
T.C.A. § 59-8-228