Senate Bill 113, also known as House Bill 199, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding variances for subsurface sewage disposal systems. The bill introduces a new provision allowing the commissioner to issue a variance that can supersede any more stringent local requirements within the covered area or jurisdiction. This addition is made to Section 68-221-403(a)(10).
Furthermore, the bill adds a new subdivision to Section 68-221-410(a), which permits the commissioner to require that any variance granted under this section be filed and recorded with the county register of deeds for the property affected by the variance. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 68-221-403(a)(10), 68-221-403, 68-221-410(a), 68-221-410