68-211-1016 - Prohibited acts Penalty.

68-211-1016. Prohibited acts Penalty.

(a)  Other than as provided for in a state or federal discharge permit, no person shall:

     (1)  Discharge used oil into sewers, drainage systems, septic tanks, surface waters, groundwaters, water courses or marine waters;

     (2)  Collect, store, recycle, use or dispose of used oil in any manner which endangers the public health or welfare;

     (3)  Mix or comingle used oil with hazardous waste or polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) that make it unsuitable for recycling or beneficial use; or

     (4)  Utilize used oil for road oiling, dust control, weed abatement or similar uses which have the potential to cause harm to the environment.

(b)  Any person who:

     (1)  Fails to comply with any provision of this part or any rule adopted pursuant to this part;

     (2)  Fails to file any reports, records or documents required pursuant to this part;

     (3)  Fails, neglects, or refuses to comply with any order issued pursuant to this part; or

     (4)  Knowingly gives or causes to be given any false information in any reports, records, or documents required pursuant to this part;

commits a Class C misdemeanor. Each day such violation continues constitutes a separate offense.

[Acts 1993, ch. 185, § 17.]