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MS HB1094
Bill
Status
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to fine municipalities or counties up to $1,000,000 per instance of improper wastewater or sewage disposal.
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Requires the department to distribute fined funds equally among counties and municipalities determined to be affected by the improper disposal.
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Brings forward existing statutes (Sections 41-67-3, 41-67-6, 41-67-7, 41-67-9, 41-67-21, 41-67-28, 49-2-7, and 49-2-9) relating to on-site wastewater disposal systems for possible amendment.
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Effective July 1, 2023, with a scheduled repeal date of June 30, 2023 (conflicting dates noted in final section).
Legislative Description
Wastewater and sewage; authorize MDEQ to fine any municipality or county for improper disposal of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2023