2019 House Bill 4192

Increase illegal dumping penalties

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Cynthia Johnson (D-5)

To increase the penalties for illegal garbage dumping. The bill would make illegally dumping up to 5 cubic yards of material a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500. Subsequent violations would be subject to a $7,500 fine and up to five years in prison.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary