Delaware HB210 modernizes environmental penalties, increases fines for commercial polluters, and allocates a higher percentage of fines to impacted.
Delaware HB210 amends the Delaware Code to modernize penalties for environmental violations, particularly targeting commercial polluters. The bill increases fines for violations of environmental regulations, with higher penalties for chronic violators. It also mandates that a minimum of 40 percent of collected penalties be deposited into the Community Environmental Project Fund, aimed at benefiting communities most affected by specific infractions or violations.
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