Prohibited Acts — Penalty

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
4. Solid Waste Disposal
5. Used Oil Collection Act of 1993
6. Prohibited Acts — Penalty

1. 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.
2. 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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