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Introduced
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT; AMENDING THE NEW MEXICO MINING ACT, THE AIR QUALITY CONTROL ACT, THE HAZARDOUS WASTE ACT, THE WATER QUALITY ACT AND THE SOLID WASTE ACT TO INCREASE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, NONCOMPLIANCE AND FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR NONCOMPLIANCE TO ACCOUNT FOR INFLATION.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase civil penalties for violations, noncompliance, and failure to correct noncompliance related to environmental laws in New Mexico. Specifically, it amends the New Mexico Mining Act, the Air Quality Control Act, the Hazardous Waste Act, the Water Quality Act, and the Solid Waste Act to raise the maximum civil penalties to account for inflation. The increased penalties range from $20,000 to $50,000 per day of noncompliance, depending on the specific violation. The bill is intended to provide stronger enforcement tools to protect the environment in New Mexico.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
SCONC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (on 02/18/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=296&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0296.pdf |
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