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Section 68-211-1016 - Prohibited acts - Penalty — Tennessee Law | CourtGPT
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  8. Section 68-211-1016 - Prohibited acts - Penalty
Tennessee Legal Code
(a) Other than as provided for in a state or federal discharge permit, no person shall: (1) Discharge used oil into sewers, drainage systems, septic tanks, surface waters, groundwaters, water courses or marine waters;(2) Collect, store, recycle, use or dispose of used oil in any manner which endangers the public health or welfare;(3) Mix or comingle used oil with hazardous waste or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that make it unsuitable for recycling or beneficial use; or(4) Utilize used oil for road oiling, dust control, weed abatement or similar uses which have the potential to cause harm to the environment.(b) Any person who:(1) Fails to comply with any provision of this part or any rule adopted pursuant to this part;(2) Fails to file any reports, records or documents required pursuant to this part;(3) Fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any order issued pursuant to this part; or(4) Knowingly gives or causes to be given any false information in any reports, records, or documents required pursuant to this part; commits a Class C misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate offense.Acts 1993, ch. 185, § 17.

Section 68-211-1016 - Prohibited acts - Penalty

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