Introduced
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To make it a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $2,500 for unauthorized dumping of between 3 cubic feet and 5 cubic yards of refuse or trash, with the fine going up by another $2,500 for each subsequent offense. Employers would be potentially liable, and offenders could also be ordered to clean up the mess. Under current law this is a civil not criminal offense.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 94 to 7 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Environmental Quality
