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OH SB18
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2009
Primary Sponsor
Bob Gibbs
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AI Summary
- Creates section 3745.25 of the Revised Code to govern the disposition of environmental fines collected by the state
- Requires fines levied against counties, municipal corporations, or townships under environmental laws to be spent by the state in the county where the violation occurred or where the violating entity is located
- Directs the Director of Environmental Protection and Director of Budget and Management to ensure compliance with local expenditure requirements through joint actions and policies
- Requires all fines collected from private entities under environmental laws to be credited to the General Revenue Fund instead of other designated funds
- Applies to violations of Chapters 3704, 3714, 3734, 3745, 3746, 3750, 3751, 3752, 3753, 6109, and 6111 of the Revised Code and their federal counterparts
Legislative Description
To require the proceeds of fines paid by certain political subdivisions under environmental laws to be expended by the state in the county that incurred the fine or in which the political subdivision that incurred the fine is located and to require the proceeds of fines paid by private entities under environmental laws to be deposited in the General Revenue Fund.
Environmental fines-distribution
Last Action
To Finance & Financial Institutions
2/10/2009
Full Bill Text
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