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DE HB222

DE HB222
An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nutrient Management.


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Introduced
06/18/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
06/25/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

153rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nutrient Management.

AI Summary

This bill updates the fine structure for violations of Delaware's State Nutrient Management Program (SNMP), which is a regulatory program designed to manage agricultural nutrient use and prevent environmental pollution. Currently, the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission can impose fines ranging from $25 to $1,000 for each violation, but the proposed legislation would increase this range to $125 to $5,000 per violation. The bill aims to modernize penalties for agricultural polluters by providing the Commission with more robust financial tools to hold regulated entities accountable for chronic violations. Each day of continued violation can still be considered a separate violation, with a maximum total fine of $10,000. Any fines collected will be appropriated to the Department of Agriculture to assist individuals in achieving compliance or to support research that could help others comply with nutrient management regulations. The bill maintains the existing process for appealing Commission decisions, ensuring that individuals have a path to challenge potential penalties through established legal procedures.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits (on 06/30/2025)

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