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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