Delaware HB222 amends the Delaware Code to update penalties for nutrient management violations and clarify the Commission's authority.
Delaware HB222 amends Title 3 of the Delaware Code to modernize penalties for nutrient management violations. The bill increases the fine range for violations from $25 to $125 up to $1,000 to $5,000, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense up to $10,000. It also grants the Delaware Nutrient Management Commission the authority to suspend, modify, or revoke certificates and impose fines. Decisions by the Commission regarding certificate actions are final unless appealed.
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