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ND SB2110

Bill

Status

Passed

3/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Government and Veterans Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

65th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 37-17.1-07.1 to modify the hazardous chemicals preparedness and response program under SARA title III (Public Law 99-499).

  • Establishes annual hazardous chemicals fees of $25 per chemical listed on tier II forms, with a maximum facility fee of $475, due by March 1st each year to the division of homeland security.

  • Requires division of homeland security to transfer one-half of regular fees collected to county hazardous chemicals preparedness and response accounts.

  • Imposes civil fines of up to $15,000 per violation for willfully violating reporting, planning, or notification requirements or failing to pay hazardous chemicals fees, with each day of continued violation constituting a separate offense.

  • Creates class B misdemeanor penalties for knowingly falsifying information or intentionally obstructing state/local hazardous chemicals response personnel attempting to perform official duties.

Legislative Description

Hazardous chemical preparedness and response program fees and fines.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/29

3/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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