S.B. No. 202 Summary

• Requires the director to hold a public hearing with at least 45 days' notice before issuing permits for new landfills or lateral expansions of existing landfills.

• Mandates applicants notify property owners and lessees within one mile, condominium projects, public park managers, and school principals of the hearing date and time.

• Allows property owners, residents, park managers, and school principals within one mile to file written protests against the permit application before or during the hearing.

• Prohibits permit issuance if a majority of affected property owners/lessees, residents, park managers, or school principals file protests; otherwise the director has discretion to grant or deny the permit.

• Requires applicants to file affidavits and mailing lists with the director confirming proper notice was given, with documents made available for public review.