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OK HB1826

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Scott Martin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "gray water" to include untreated municipal wastewater from splash pads and water used by fire departments for cleaning equipment and vehicles.

  • Exempts splash pad wastewater reuse for irrigation or land application from Department of Environmental Quality permit requirements if the splash pad is in a municipality or county with an ordinance regulating splash pad wastewater management.

  • Requires that local ordinances or resolutions include the same conditions and restrictions as paragraphs 5, 8, 11, and 12 of Section 2-6-108 to qualify for the permit exemption.

  • Defines "splash pad" to include facilities known as spray pools, spray pads, and spray grounds, allowing wastewater reuse with or without intermediate storage units.

  • Declares an emergency effective upon passage and approval, making the law effective immediately.

Legislative Description

Environment and natural resources; gray water; allowing use of wastewater from splash pads for certain purpose and under certain conditions without permit; emergency.

Natural Resources

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/06/2015

5/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Energy3/5/2015
Environmental Law2/3/2015

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