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AZ HB2392
Bill
Status
2/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Allen
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum fine for illegal dumping on private or public property from unspecified to $1,800 in both cities/towns (Section 9-499) and counties (Section 11-268), with 50% of fines deposited into general funds for illegal dumping cleanup.
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Requires persons ordered to remove illegally dumped rubbish, trash, filth or debris to provide receipts from disposal facilities or other documentation proving lawful disposal (Section 9-499 and Section 11-268).
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Makes dumping on property larger than 40 acres a special case where the dumper retains ownership of the material until it is lawfully disposed of (Section 9-499).
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Creates graduated penalty structure for criminal littering under Section 13-1603, establishing class 6 felony for knowing violations exceeding 300 pounds or 100 cubic feet or done for commercial purpose; class 1 misdemeanor for 100-300 pounds or 35-100 cubic feet; and class 2 misdemeanor for smaller amounts.
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Establishes minimum $2,500 fine for violations of criminal littering statutes with no waiver or suspension allowed, with 50% of fines going to county general funds for illegal dumping cleanup.
Legislative Description
Illegal dumping; penalties
Last Action
House ENV Committee action: Held
2/23/2010