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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) A retailer of automotive oil that is not a used oil collection center shall post and maintain on the retailer's premises, at or near the point of the automotive oil display or sale, a durable and legible sign (minimum size of eight and one-half by eleven inches (8 1/2 ″ x 11″)) that informs the public of the importance of the proper collection and disposal of used oil from DIYers and that contains the toll-free number established by the department pursuant to § 68-211-1005. The department shall design and provide the signs upon request.
(2) A retailer of any other automotive fluid may request from the department a sign to post on the retailer's premises that informs the public of the importance of the proper collection and disposal of other automotive fluids from DIYers and that contains the toll-free number established by the department pursuant to § 68-211-1005. The department shall design and provide the signs upon request.
(b) The department shall, upon the request of:
(1) A used oil collection center, design and provide a sign that identifies used oil collection centers; and
(2) An automotive fluid collection center that accepts other automotive fluids, design and provide a sign that identifies automotive fluid collection centers.
(c) The department may approve signs for display by retailers or collection centers that are submitted for such approval and, if approved, such signs may be displayed in lieu of signs designed by the department.
(d) Any sign provided or approved by the department pursuant to subsection (a), (b), or (c) shall be exempt from any sign regulation by local government. Such signs shall not be included as part of any maximum sign allowance pursuant to any local government regulation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-211-1017 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-68-health-safety-and-environmental-protection/tn-code-sect-68-211-1017/
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