Tennessee preempts local plastic bag bans and fees under T.C.A. 7-86-103, enacted in 2019, reserving auxiliary container regulation to the state legislature.
T.C.A. 7-86-103, enacted in 2019, prohibits any county, city, or metropolitan government from regulating the use, disposition, sale, prohibition, restriction, taxation, or imposition of fees or charges on auxiliary containers. Auxiliary containers include plastic and paper bags, bottles, cups, and other packaging. The statute prevents Tennessee municipalities from adopting plastic bag bans or fees similar to those enacted in other states. Limited exceptions exist for state-owned property and recycling programs that do not impose fees or restrictions.
Local ordinances violating T.C.A. 7-86-103 are void and unenforceable, exposing municipalities to legal challenge by affected businesses or residents.
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro prohibits storing abandoned, inoperable, or unregistered vehicles on public streets or visible on private property. Vehicles may be tagged and t...
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro regulates electric vehicle charging infrastructure for residential and commercial properties. Building codes may require EV-ready parking in new...
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro requires pool barriers meeting safety codes to prevent drowning. Fences must be at least 4 to 5 feet tall with self-closing, self-latching gates.
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro requires permits for retaining walls above a certain height, typically 4 feet. Engineering review may be required for taller walls.
Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nu...
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