# Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-103: Exemptions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-103
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 68 / Chapter 212 / Section 68-212-103

## Text

Exempted from this part are: (1) Hazardous wastes which are generated within a residence and are incident to the operation of that residence; and (2) The following wastes generated within a farm and incident to the operation of that farm: (A) Wastes from the growing and harvesting of agricultural crops or from the raising of animals (including animal manures), which are returned to the soils as fertilizers; and (B) Waste pesticides, provided the farmer triple-rinses each emptied pesticide container (using a capable solvent) and disposes of the pesticide residues on the farmer's own farm in a manner consistent with the disposal instructions on the pesticide label. Acts 1977, ch. 175, § 2; 1979, ch. 410, § 1; 1981, ch. 174, §§ 5-7; T.C.A., § 53-6303; Acts 1984, ch. 577, § 1; T.C.A., § 68-46-103.
Exempted from this part are:
(1) Hazardous wastes which are generated within a residence and are incident to the operation of that residence; and
(2) The following wastes generated within a farm and incident to the operation of that farm: (A) Wastes from the growing and harvesting of agricultural crops or from the raising of animals (including animal manures), which are returned to the soils as fertilizers; and (B) Waste pesticides, provided the farmer triple-rinses each emptied pesticide container (using a capable solvent) and disposes of the pesticide residues on the farmer's own farm in a manner consistent with the disposal instructions on the pesticide label.
(A) Wastes from the growing and harvesting of agricultural crops or from the raising of animals (including animal manures), which are returned to the soils as fertilizers; and
(B) Waste pesticides, provided the farmer triple-rinses each emptied pesticide container (using a capable solvent) and disposes of the pesticide residues on the farmer's own farm in a manner consistent with the disposal instructions on the pesticide label.
Acts 1977, ch. 175, § 2; 1979, ch. 410, § 1; 1981, ch. 174, §§ 5-7; T.C.A., § 53-6303; Acts 1984, ch. 577, § 1; T.C.A., § 68-46-103.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-102 Public policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-103 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-104 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-105 Unlawful acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-106 Criteria for determining hazardous wastes - Notification regarding wastes generated - Manifest systems - Landfill disposal sites](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-107 Powers and duties of commissioner, department, and board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-108 Permits - Bond - Terminated facilities - Perpetual care trust fund - Hazardous waste trust fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-109 Confidentiality](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-110 Fees - Consequences of failure to pay](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-111 Order for correction of deficiencies](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-113 Review of orders - Judicial review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-114 Violations - Civil and criminal penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-114.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-115 Injunctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T68_C212_S68-212-115.md)

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