Sewage - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.

Summary

The bill upgrades the penalty for illegally dumping sewage when the offender is operating a business that removes waste from underground sewage systems, making it a higher‑level misdemeanor. It amends several sections of the Tennessee Code to reflect this change and will take effect on July 1, 2026. The measure primarily targets companies and workers who handle subsurface sewage removal.

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