Increases penalties for violations of the state water code and clarifies what constitutes a separate offense.

This bill amends the state water code to increase penalties for violations, including a minimum penalty of $50 and a maximum penalty of $25,000 per violation. It also clarifies that each day a violation exists constitutes a separate offense. The maximum fine per violation will increase over time, reaching $75,000 by 2045. The commission on water resource management must consider specific factors when imposing penalties, such as the nature and gravity of the violation and the violator's economic benefit from the violation.

Increases penalties for violations of the state water code and clarifies what constitutes a separate offense.

This bill amends the state water code to increase penalties for violations, including a minimum penalty of $50 and a maximum penalty of $25,000 per violation. It also clarifies that each day a violation exists constitutes a separate offense. The maximum fine per violation will increase over time, reaching $75,000 by 2045. The commission on water resource management must consider specific factors when imposing penalties, such as the nature and gravity of the violation and the violator's economic benefit from the violation.