Find Your Chapter
Empire
Gulf Coast
Indiana
Michigan
Mid-America
Mid-Atlantic
New England
New Jersey
New York
Northern Ohio
Ohio Valley
Pacific Northwest
Paper Stock Industries
Pittsburgh
Rocky Mountain
Southeast
Upper Midwest
West Coast
ISRI Newsroom
About Us
ISRI Conventions
Welcome,
!
|
My Account
|
Log Out
Login
Recycled Materials
Recycled Materials
Electronics
Ferrous
Glass
Nonferrous
Paper
Plastics
Textiles
Tires & Rubber
Safety & Compliance
Safety
ISRI Safety Calendar
Recommended Safety Practices (by Topic)
Near-Miss Incidents
Circle of Safety Excellence™(COSE)
OSHA Alliance
OSHA Harwood Grant Training
Safety Training
Transportation Safety Training
ISRI Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Program
Compliance
Superfund/SREA
Environmental Compliance
Recycle Guard
DOT Self Audit Checklist
Events & Education
ISRI Events
ISRI Chapter Events
ISRI Convention
Resources
Newsroom
ISRI News
Facts and Figures
Recycling's Economic Impact
COVID-19 Resources
Publications
Annual Report
Newsletters
Scrap Specs Circular
Recycling Industry Year Book
Salary Guide
Fire Management Guide
ISRI Studios
ISRI Studios
This Week in Recycling Podcast
Virtual Events Archives
Safety Training
Tools & Templates
Workforce Management
Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey
Best Practicing in Recruiting & Retention
ISRI Sustainability Pathways Program
Engagement Tools
Community Relations Resource Center
Education
Youth Outreach
Recycling Education and Research Foundation
Advocacy
Advocacy Agenda
State Policies
International Trade
Policy and Position Statements
ISRI PAC
Get Involved
Membership
Member Services
Become A Member
Member Benefits
Renew Your Membership
ISRI Chapters
Member Directory
Get Involved
Find a Committee
Division
Task Force
Homepage
/
Advocacy & Compliance
/
Advocacy Agenda
/
State Policies
/
State Resources & Tracking
/
State Specific Policy Resources: Tennessee
State Specific Policy Resources: Tennessee
TN Code
TN Rules and Regulations
State Government Website
State Legislature Website
List of State Legislators
Materials Theft
Metal Scrap Law
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 62, Ch. 9 Scrap Metal Dealers; § 62-9-101 to § 62-9-116 (as amended by
2021 TN SB 1612
, effective 07/01/21, and
2021 TN SB 771
, effective 10/01/21)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 39, Ch. 17, Part 14 Metals Recycling; § 39-17-1401 to § 39-17-1404
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 55, Ch. 4, Part 1, § 55-4-124. Registration of vehicles hauling certain materials.
ISRI Summary of Tennessee Metal Scrap Statute
(July 30, 2021)
Scrap Yard / Junk Yard Zoning
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 54 Highways, Bridges and Ferries
Chapter 17 Scenic Roadways
Part 1 Scenic Highway System Act of 1971
§ 54-17-108. Advertising or junkyards prohibited on scenic highways -- Authority of commissioner to acquire.
§ 54-17-110. Removal or abatement of advertising structures and junkyards.
Part 2 Tennessee Parkway System Act
§ 54-17-206. Advertising structures, junkyards, and trash dumping -- Directional signs.
Chapter 20 Junkyards and Automobile Graveyards
Part 1 Junkyard Control Act of 1967; § 54-20-101 to § 54-20-124
Part 2 Automobile Graveyards; § 54-20-201 to § 54-20-205
State Superfund (SREA Equivalent)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 68, Environmental Protection, Ch. 212, Parts 2 through 4; § 68-212-201 to § 68-212-407
§ 68-212-202.(a)(4)(E)(iii). "Liable party" does not include a person who is excluded from liability under the Superfund Recycling Equity Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 9627.
Stormwater Permitting
Tennessee DEC -
NPDES Industrial Stormwater General Permit Information
Permit Number TNR050000
- Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Activities (opens a PDF download)
Issued: 06/27/22; Effective: 07/01/22; Expires:05/30/25
Sector M
- Automobile Salvage Yards
Sector N
- Scrap Recycling and Waste Recycling Facilities
Notice of Intent
for Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Activities (opens a PDF download)
Tire / Rubber
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 6, City Manager-Commission Charter, Ch. 21, Part 7, § 6-21-703. Emergency powers. (ISRI note: fire department, includes inspection for preplanning of all buildings where combustible material, including rubber, has accumulated or is likely to accumulate)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 47, Ch. 25, Part 6, § 47-25-602. Part definitions. (ISRI note: "Petroleum or related products" includes tires)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 55 Motor and Other Vehicles
Ch. 1, § 55-1-110. "Metal tire", "pneumatic tire" and "solid tire" defined.
Ch. 8, Part 1, § 55-8-101. Chapter and part definitions.
Ch. 9 Equipment -- Lighting Regulations
Part 1, § 55-9-106. Studded tires.
Part 2, § 55-9-217. New tires required on new trailers -- Waiver -- Violations. (ISRI note: conditions under which a new trailer can be sold with used tires)
Ch. 14 Dealers in Secondhand Automobile Tires and Accessories; § 55-14-101 to § 55-14-107
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 67, Ch. 4, Part 16 Pre-Disposal Fee; § 67-4-1601 to § 67-4-1612 (ISRI note: tire fee)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 68 Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
Safety
Ch. 101, § 68-101-103. Parking garages and bus terminals. (ISRI note: states that a public storage garage shall not be used to vulcanize tires)
Ch. 102, Part 1, § 68-102-113. Regulations of state fire marshal -- Subjects covered -- Penalties. (ISRI note: includes automobile tire rebuilding plants)
Environmental Protection, Ch. 211 Solid Waste Disposal
Part 3 Tire Environmental Act; § 68-211-301 to § 68-211-305
Part 8 Solid Waste Management Act of 1991
§ 68-211-802. Part definitions.
§ 68-211-831. Investigation and clean-up of unpermitted waste tire disposal sites and other unpermitted solid waste disposal sites.
§ 68-211-866. Whole waste tires -- Lead-acid batteries -- Used oil -- When acceptance for disposal prohibited -- Storage sites.
§ 68-211-867. Waste tire disposal.
Vehicle Detitling / Dismantling
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 7, Ch. 51, Part 7, § 7-51-701. Automobile graveyards or junkyards -- Licensing and control.
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 39, Ch. 17, Part 14 Metals Recycling; § 39-17-1401 to § 39-17-1404
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 55 Motor and Other Vehicles
Chapter 3 Certificates of Title
Part 1, § 55-3-120 Transfers to or from dealers or insurance companies -- Salvage title, flood title, or nonrepairable vehicle certificate.
Part 2 Wrecked, Damaged, Dismantled or Rebuilt Motor Vehicles
§ 55-3-201. Owner dismantling or wrecking vehicle to return evidences of title -- Rebuilt motor vehicles -- Application for new certificate of title.
55-3-202. Records of motor vehicle dismantler and recycler or scrap metal processor -- Requirements -- Violations and penalties.
§ 55-3-211. Part definitions. ("nonrepairable vehicle", "nonrepairable vehicle certificate", "salvage title", "salvage vehicle", "scrap metal processor")
§ 55-3-212. Disclosure of motor vehicle's previous titling as "salvage," etc. -- Written notice to buyer.
Ch. 4, Part 1, § 55-4-124. Registration of vehicles hauling certain materials. (ISRI Note: includes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal)
Chapter 5 Anti-Theft Provisions
Part 1 Violations of Title and Registration Law
§ 55-5-101. Stolen and recovered motor vehicles -- Duties of law enforcement officers -- Responsibilities attaching to wrecker, salvage and garage businesses -- Penalties.
§ 55-5-103. Rules and forms for theft or embezzlement reports -- Duties of commissioner and department of safety and department of revenue.
§ 55-5-108. Records to be kept -- Inspections -- Contraband -- Seizure of stolen property -- Reclamation -- Forfeiture. (as amended by
2019 Tennessee SB 1491
)
§ 55-5-119. Evidences of registration to be returned by owner upon cancellation, suspension or revocation.
§ 55-5-120. Penalty for violations.
§ 55-5-121. Violation -- Class E felony.
§ 55-5-125. Abandoned and junked vehicle laws unaffected.
§ 55-5-127. Junked or salvaged motor vehicles -- Sale or transfer of certificates of title, identification plates or license plates -- Penalties.
Part 2 Motor Vehicle Chop Shop Act of 2000; § 55-5-201 to § 55-5-206
Chapter 14 Dealers in Secondhand Automobile Tires and Accessories; § 55-14-101 to § 55-14-107
Chapter 16 Unclaimed or Abandoned Vehicles
§ 55-16-103. Definitions.
§ 55-16-106. Auction of abandoned, immobile or unattended motor vehicles.
§ 55-16-108. Disposal to demolishers.
§ 55-16-109. Duties of demolishers.
Chapter 17, Part 1 Motor Vehicle Sales Licenses (ISRI Note: includes automotive dismantlers and recyclers)
§ 55-17-102. Part definitions.
§ 55-17-109. Activities for which license required -- Exception.
§ 55-17-110. License for each location and franchise -- Exception -- Employment of salesperson.
§ 55-17-111. Application for license -- Contents -- Bond -- Report of changes.
§ 55-17-112. License fees -- Interest -- Penalty.
§ 55-17-113. Location of business to be specified on license -- Changes requiring new license -- Possession and display of license -- Name to appear on license.
§ 55-17-114. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
§ 55-17-116. Judicial review.
§ 55-17-117. Violations -- Civil and criminal penalties -- Injunctions.
§ 55-17-118. Provisions cumulative.
§ 55-17-120. Exception to licensing requirements.
§ 55-17-122. Provisions governing hearings and judicial review.
§ 55-17-126. Agreement to and compliance with this part.
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 56, Ch. 49, § 56-49-110. Payment in event of loss.
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 62, Ch. 9 Scrap Metal Dealers; § 62-9-101 to § 62-9-114 (ISRI Note: includes any ferrous or nonferrous, specifically includes and has special rules for catalytic converters)
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 69, Ch. 9, Part 2, § 69-9-209. Rules and regulations. (ISRI Note: gives authority to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to provide regulations to govern abandoned and salvaged vessels)
Mercury Switch Removal
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 68, Ch. 211, Part 2 Mercury Product Disposal Control Act; § 68-211-201 to § 68-211-207
Abandoned Vehicles
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 55 Motor and Other Vehicles
Ch. 5, § 55-5-125. Abandoned and junked vehicle laws unaffected.
Chapter 16 Unclaimed or Abandoned Vehicles
§ 55-16-103. Definitions.
§ 55-16-106. Auction of abandoned, immobile or unattended motor vehicles.
§ 55-16-108. Disposal to demolishers.
§ 55-16-109. Duties of demolishers.
Tenn. Code Ann.
Title 69, Ch. 9, Part 2, § 69-9-209. Rules and regulations. (ISRI Note: gives authority to the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission to provide regulations to govern abandoned and salvaged vessels)
Events & Training
2019 ISRI Shredder Operations Forum
2020 ISRI Shredder Operations Forum
Advocacy & Compliance
Advocacy Agenda
Market Development & Economic Opportunity
Sustainability & The Environment
Workforce Safety Initiatives
Transportation & Infrastructure Development
Regulatory Policy
Workforce and Immigration Issues
COVID-19: In Support of the Manufacturing Supply Chain
State Policies
Multistate Resources
ISRI's Positions on Various State Policy Issues
State Lobbying and Gift Laws
State Resources & Tracking
Metals Theft Law Database
Common Reports
Stored Report Detail
Statute Reference
Materials Covered
Exemption Provisions
Statement or Proof of Ownership
Fingerprint Requirements
Seller Notice Requirements
Inspection Requirements
Reporting Requirements
Material Hold Requirements
Max Cash and Payment Requirements
Licensing, Registration, and Permitting
State Preemption
Custom Reports
Report
International Trade
China
India
Southeast Asia
NAFTA
Europe
China News Archive
North America
Trade Compliance
Superfund/SREA
SREA Reasonable Care Compliance Program
Chemetco Background
ISRI PAC
Key Issues
Tax
RISE FAQs
Transportation
Shipping
Industry Advocates Program/Fly-in
Membership
Join ISRI
Member Services & Benefits
Member Affinity Programs
Staples
NASCO-OP
UPS
APPI Energy
National Safety Council
Davis Index
NAM Cyber Cover
ProfitGuard™
ISRI Insurance Program
Membership Renewal
Member Directories
Company Search
Commodity Search
ISRI Chapters
Empire Chapter
Indiana Chapter
Michigan Chapter
Mid-America Chapter
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
New Jersey Chapter
New York Chapter
Northern Ohio Chapter
Ohio Valley Chapter
Pacific Northwest Chapter
Pittsburgh Chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
West Coast Chapter
2022 Membership Application
2022 Membership Application Submission Acknowledgement
Recycled Commodities
Electronics
Ferrous
Glass
Nonferrous
Paper
Plastics
Tires & Rubber
Textiles
Scrap Specifications Circular
Economic Impact
Safety & Environmental
Transportation Safety
Self Audit Checklist
Transportation Regulatory Guidance/Job Aids
Environmental Compliance
Definition of Solid Waste
EPA Enforcement Activity Regarding Refrigerant Recovery from Appliances
Safety Management Program
ISRI Safety Fact Sheets
Sharps and Needle Protocol
Safety Events & Training
ISEC
Circle of Safety Excellence (TM)
COSE Program Information
COSE Members
OSHA ISRI Alliance
OSHA Flood Clean Up
OSHA Resources
OSHA Training Aids
OSHA Inspection Checklist
ISRI Safety Resources
ISRI Yard Management Forum
Safety Issues
OSHA Harwood Grant Training Materials
ISRI Safety Calendar
News & Publications
Press Releases
Archive
Policy and Position Statements
Scrap Magazine
Scrap Specifications Circular
Community Engagement Toolkits
About ISRI
Staff
Committees & Task Forces
Committees & Task Forces Sign Up Form
Brands Leadership Council
Partners
Awards
Design for Recycling
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recycling Impact Award
Transportation Safety Awards
2018 Transportation Safety Award Recipients
2019 Transportation Safety Award Recipients
2020 Transportation Safety Award Recipients
Youth Video and Poster Contest
2016 Youth Video and Poster Contest Winners
2015 Youth Video and Poster Contest Winners
2017 Youth Video and Poster Contest Winners
2020 Youth Video and Poster Contest Winners
Work at ISRI
Our History
ISRI Connect
Education
Youth Education Community Outreach Kit
2019 ISRI Annual Report
COVID-19 Resource Hub
COVID-19: Recycling Part of Essential Critical Infrastructure
COVID-19: State Business Resource
COVID-19: Specific Assistance Resources from Federal and State Government
U.S. Senate Passes Phase Three Stimulus Package
COVID-19: Safety Posters
COVID-19: Small Business Administration Guidance and Loan Resources
COVID-19: Vacination Posters
ISRI2023 President's Report
Danielle Waterfield
Chief Policy Officer
DWaterfield@isri.org
(202) 662-8516
Have Questions?
Danielle Waterfield
Chief Policy Officer
DWaterfield@isri.org
(202) 662-8516
Justin Short
Manager, Gov't Relations
JShort@isri.org
(202) 662-8508