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ID H0041

Bill

Status

Passed

3/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 39-8811 of Idaho Code to establish specific monetary penalties for violations of underground storage tank regulations
  • Violators who fail to comply with tank notification requirements or submit false information are liable for penalties up to $5,000 per violation
  • Violators who fail to comply with any other provisions of the chapter are liable for penalties up to $5,000 per tank per day of violation, or $5,000 per day for continuous violations
  • Penalties are assessed through civil enforcement actions with violators either paying penalties or being sued to recover amounts in court
  • Bill takes effect immediately upon passage and approval as an emergency measure

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to underground storage tanks to provide for certain monetary penalties for specified violations.

UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 41 Effective: 03/08/11

3/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/9/2011
Environment, Energy and Technology1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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