SB2532

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to unlawful disposal of waste.

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Tennessee SB2532 amends laws on unlawful waste disposal, increasing penalties for violations related to subsurface sewage systems.

Tennessee SB2532 modifies the state's code to enhance penalties for unlawful waste disposal, particularly focusing on those engaged in removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. The bill elevates such offenses to Class B misdemeanors, with escalating penalties for repeat violations. For a first offense, the permit to remove wastes is suspended for 30 days; for a second, 90 days; and for a third or subsequent offense, the permit is permanently revoked. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to violations committed on or after that date.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0

9 Yea

RDDRRRRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Apr 24

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 763

Mar 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 23

Senate

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