SB 204 Summary

• Increases minimum distance between active area of composting facilities and residences from 200 feet to one mile for facilities registered after April 14, 2010.

• Establishes minimum one-mile distance between composting facility active areas and nonpublic or public schools for facilities registered after April 14, 2010.

• Prohibits local governments from setting minimum distances less than one mile for residences and schools, but allows them to require distances greater than one mile.

• Maintains 200-foot minimum distance requirement for composting facilities registered before April 15, 2010, with local government authority to set maximum distance of 600 feet.

• Becomes effective upon passage and is declared an emergency measure.