HB315

Establishes a minimum penalty of $50 for each violation of the state water code.

The bill amends the state water code to ensure violators are held accountable by setting a minimum penalty of $50 for each violation. The commission on water resource management will determine the penalty amount for each violation, considering factors such as the nature, extent, and gravity of the violation. Each day of a continuing violation will be treated as a separate offense. The bill also allows for the recovery of administrative fees, costs, and attorneys' fees through legal action. The changes aim to serve as an effective deterrence to violations of the state water code.