OH SB217

Enacts new section 1509.051 requiring permanent revocation of all permits and denial of future permit applications for persons convicted of or pleading guilty to knowing violations of improper brine disposal under divisions (A) or (D) of section 1509.22.

Establishes felony penalties for knowing violations of division (A) or (D) of section 1509.22, with fines of $10,000-$50,000 or up to 3 years imprisonment for first offense, and $20,000-$100,000 or up to 6 years imprisonment for subsequent offenses.

Authorizes courts to order reimbursement to state agencies or political subdivisions for response costs and rectification expenses incurred in responding to knowing violations of division (A) or (D) of section 1509.22.

Maintains civil penalty ranges of $2,500-$10,000 for violations of division (A) of section 1509.22 and $2,500-$20,000 for violations of division (D) of section 1509.22.

Specifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense for purposes of penalty assessment.