Tennessee Code 68-211-1016 – Prohibited acts

(a) Other than as provided for in a state or federal discharge permit, no person shall:

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:

Class	Prison	Fine
class C misdemeanor	up to 30 days	up to $50

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Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Road: includes public bridges and may be held equivalent to the words "county way" "county road" or "state road". See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
Used oil: means any oil which has been refined from crude or synthetic oil and, as a result of use, becomes unsuitable for its original purpose due to loss of original properties, or presence of impurities, but which may be suitable for further use and may be economically recyclable. See Tennessee Code 68-211-1002

(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.

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