Senate Bill 2532, also known as House Bill 2355, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to the unlawful disposal of waste. The bill establishes that offenses under specific sections are generally classified as Class C misdemeanors, but escalates the classification to Class B misdemeanors if the offense occurs while the individual is engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. The bill outlines a structured penalty system for repeat offenders, where the commissioner of environment and conservation is mandated to suspend or revoke the offender's permit based on the number of violations, with specific durations for suspensions and permanent revocation for third or subsequent violations.

The amendments specifically replace existing legal language in Sections 39-17-102(d), 68-221-413(a), and 68-221-713(f)(1) to incorporate these changes. The new provisions detail the consequences for individuals who violate waste disposal laws while operating in a professional capacity, thereby enhancing regulatory oversight and accountability in the management of sewage and waste disposal. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to any violations committed on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-102(d), 39-17-102, 68-221-413(a), 68-221-413, 68-221-713(f)(1), 68-221-713