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AZ HB2392

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sylvia Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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