Introduced
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To increase the penalties for violators of quarantines established to limit the spread of the emerald ash borer, or of other plant pest and insect quarantines. The bill proposes civil fines of up to $10,000, and criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for those who knowingly or maliciously violate such a quarantine, plus being held liable for the actual damages that result from the violation. Under current law, the maximum penalty is 90 days in jail and a fine of $100.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 99 to 6 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To increase the penalties for violators of quarantines established to limit the spread of the emerald ash borer, or of other plant pest and insect quarantines. The bill proposes civil fines of up to $10,000, and criminal penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for those who knowingly or maliciously violate such a quarantine, plus being held liable for the actual damages that result from the violation. Under current law, the maximum penalty is 90 days in jail and a fine of $100.
Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
