2002 House Bill 6158

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Patterson (R-21)

To increase the civil penalties for certain water pollution discharge violations from a maximum fine of $50,000 to $100,000 per day; increase the maximum criminal fine from $1 million to $2 million; and increase the maximum prison sentence from five years to ten years.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice