Tennessee Code Title 70. Wildlife Resources § 70-8-312

(a) The commissioner shall establish programs as necessary and utilize and participate in existing programs and authorities, in order to conserve rare plants in Tennessee.

(b) The commissioner may enter into agreements with federal agencies, other state agencies, other states, political subdivisions of this state, or individuals or organizations with respect to programs designed to conserve rare plants, including agreements for the administration or management, or both, of any area established under the authority of the department for conserving, managing, enhancing, or protecting rare plants. The commissioner shall not enter into any such agreements that would delay or impede any public works project without the explicit approval of the agency responsible for such project.

(c) The commissioner is authorized to and may receive funds, donations, grants, or other moneys, gifts, or properties by devise or purchase necessary to execute this section.

(d) The commissioner of agriculture is also authorized to perform any of the actions listed in subsections (a)-(c).