SB 327 - Richard, Ron
Modifies penalties for multiple violations of air or water pollution laws by recycling companies that convert animal parts into petroleum
Bill Details
Sponsor
Richard, Ron
LR Number
1703S.01I
Title
SB 327
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2011
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 327 - Any recycling company that converts animal parts into petroleum that violates any state air, water, or odor pollution standard at least 6 times in a 12-month period or 12 times in a 36-month period shall forfeit any air or water-related permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources.
Any such recycling company that violates any air, water, or odor pollution standard more than one time in a 36-month period shall be subject to a higher penalty than what is currently charged for a first violation. The higher penalty for subsequent violations in any 36-month period shall be between $10,000 and $30,000 per violation.
The act is identical to HB 96 (2010) and is similar to HB 127 (2009), the perfected SB 738 (2008), and SB 534 (2007).
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