Solid waste: illegal dumping: penalties: resources.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill increases the fines for illegal dumping of waste matter in California. Specifically, it raises the fines for first, second, and subsequent convictions, with higher amounts for commercial quantities of waste. Businesses with more than 10 employees face even steeper fines. The bill also directs the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to create a website providing resources to cities and counties to combat and prevent illegal dumping.
Key provisions
- Increases fines for illegal dumping of waste matter for first, second, and subsequent convictions.
- Raises fines for commercial quantities of waste, with higher penalties for businesses employing more than 10 employees.
- Requires the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery to establish a website with resources for cities and counties on illegal dumping.
- Clarifies that the website can collaborate with other state agencies.
- Defines ‘commercial quantities’ of waste as amounts generated in a trade or business exceeding one cubic yard.
- Allows courts to require removal or payment for removal of dumped waste.
- Mandates notification to licensing entities upon conviction for businesses involved in illegal dumping.
- Provides courts with discretion to consider a defendant’s financial situation when determining fines.
Who is affected
- Individuals
- Businesses
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