# Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-109: Damage, destruction, or removal of signs or markers on state highway system

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-109

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-109
- **Heading:** Damage, destruction, or removal of signs or markers on state highway system
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 54 / Chapter 21 / Section 54-21-109

## Text

A person shall not erect any sign, or affix another sign to or on any sign erected under the authority of the department, on any right-of-way of any state highway without authorization from the department. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 706, s 8, eff. 6/22/2020. Acts 1976, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 54-2609; Acts 1980, ch. 470, § 2.
A person shall not erect any sign, or affix another sign to or on any sign erected under the authority of the department, on any right-of-way of any state highway without authorization from the department.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 706, s 8, eff. 6/22/2020.
Acts 1976, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 54-2609; Acts 1980, ch. 470, § 2.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-103 Restrictions on outdoor advertising devices on interstate and primary highways](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-104 Permits and tags - Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-105 Failure to comply with Section 54-21-104 - Effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-106 Disposition of fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-107 Acquisition by commissioner of outdoor advertising devices along the interstate and primary highway systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-108 Restrictions on outdoor advertising devices adjacent to state highways](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-109 Damage, destruction, or removal of signs or markers on state highway system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-110 Information for traveling public](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-111 Rulemaking and enforcement by commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-112 Commissioner's authority to enter on property without penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-113 Commissioner's authority to enter into agreement with secretary of transportation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 54-21-114 Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T54_C21_S54-21-114.md)

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