House Bill 1810, also known as Senate Bill 2007, amends Tennessee law regarding the unlawful disposal of waste, specifically targeting individuals engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. The bill introduces new provisions that mandate the court to notify the commissioner of environment and conservation upon a conviction for violations related to the unlawful disposal of sewage or effluent. The commissioner is then required to suspend or revoke the violator's permit based on the number of violations: a 30-day suspension for the first violation, a 90-day suspension for the second, and permanent revocation for the third or subsequent violations.

Additionally, the bill outlines similar consequences for violations under different sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, ensuring that individuals who repeatedly engage in unlawful disposal practices face significant penalties that affect their ability to operate legally. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to violations occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-102, 68-221-413, 68-221-713