Bill > SB1218

This bill, SB 1218, amends existing law to allow the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to refuse to renew a vehicle's registration if the registered owner or lessee has a delinquent illegal dumping violation, similar to how it currently handles unpaid parking tickets. Illegal dumping is defined as unlawfully discarding waste, and in commercial quantities, it's a more serious offense. The bill specifies that the DMV will refuse renewal if the owner has been notified of a delinquent illegal dumping violation, unpaid penalties have been reported to the DMV, and these penalties and associated administrative fees remain unpaid. The DMV will then collect these fees, deduct its administrative costs (up to 5%), and forward the rest to the appropriate court. Exceptions are made for renters or lessors who provide proof of the violation's disposition, and the DMV will not refuse renewal if the violation occurred before the current owner took possession of the vehicle. Additionally, registered owners or lessees who owe illegal dumping penalties can certify that the vehicle will not be operated, moved, or left standing on a highway, even if they are on a payment plan.