Illegal dumping.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to strengthen penalties for illegal dumping in California. It expands the definition of illegal dumping to include transporting construction debris for dumping purposes and increases fines for repeat offenders, particularly for commercial quantities. The bill also clarifies that operating a vehicle with debris doesn't automatically constitute a stop and establishes specific penalties for dumping exceeding 25 or 50 cubic yards, with felony charges for larger quantities. It also addresses situations where dumping occurs during employment at the direction of an employer.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for repeat offenders of illegal dumping, particularly for commercial quantities.
- Expands the definition of illegal dumping to include transporting construction debris for dumping purposes.
- Establishes specific penalties for dumping exceeding 25 cubic yards (misdemeanor) and 50 cubic yards (misdemeanor or felony).
- Prohibits charging individuals for commercial dumping if the act was performed at the direction of their employer.
- Clarifies that simply possessing debris in a vehicle does not constitute reasonable suspicion for a stop.
- Specifies that private property owners must obtain permits for waste disposal if required by agencies.
- Mandates removal or payment for the cost of removing dumped materials.
- Addresses fines for commercial quantities, increasing penalties for larger volumes.
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