Bill > HB0069

This bill amends existing Utah law concerning drinking water quality, primarily focusing on the enforcement powers of the director of the Division of Drinking Water and the penalties for violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Key changes include requiring the director to report to legislative committees if a civil action is initiated that could lead to a court ordering a receivership or divestment of a public water system, which are new powers granted to courts in such civil actions. The bill also clarifies the definition of "receiver" and adjusts the penalties for violations, with different daily penalties for public water systems serving populations under or over 10,000 individuals. Additionally, it specifies that the attorney general will act as legal advisor and defender for the board and director, and county or district attorneys will bring civil or criminal actions requested by the director. The bill also removes provisions related to a study on water provider efficiencies and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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