An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge, which is material generated from municipal, commercial, or industrial wastewater treatment plants, as an agricultural product. The legislation aims to regulate the application of this sludge to prevent potential environmental and health risks. It seeks to establish stricter controls over the handling and disposal of this material. The bill was referred to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries and subsequently accompanied a study order.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use and sale of toxic sludge.
- Specifically targets sludge from municipal, commercial, and industrial wastewater treatment plants.
- Restricts the application of sludge as an agricultural product.
- Directs the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to study the issue.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order.
Who is affected
- Farmers
- Municipalities
- Commercial businesses
- Industrial facilities
- Agricultural sector
Notable changes
- Establishes a new restriction on the use of a previously unregulated material.
- Requires a study of the issue by the Agriculture and Fisheries committee.
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Steven Owens
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