Introduced
by
To impose a state permit mandate on sand and gravel mining, which is done locally in many places as part of ongoing road repair and reconstruction projects. This would preempt locally-imposed restrictions and permit mandates (with exceptions), but also impose a $5,000 permit application fee and detailed state regulatory regime, restrictions and requirements similar to ones on mineral mining operations. This would come with criminal penalties including a year in prison and $500,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 19 to 17 (details)
To impose a state permit mandate on sand and gravel mining, which is done locally in many places as part of ongoing road repair and reconstruction projects. This would preempt locally-imposed restrictions and permit mandates (with exceptions), but also impose a $5,000 permit application fee and detailed state regulatory regime, restrictions and requirements similar to ones on mineral mining operations. This would also come with criminal penalties including a year in prison and $500,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance
