Michigan HB5333 amends environmental protection laws to increase civil, administrative, and criminal fines for landfill violations.

Michigan HB5333 amends sections of the 1994 Public Act 451 to increase fines for environmental violations related to landfills. The bill raises the maximum civil fines for violations, including failure to obtain permits, non-compliance with permit terms, and failure to pay air quality fees. It also increases administrative fines for violations and non-compliance. Criminal penalties are enhanced for knowingly releasing hazardous chemicals into the air and for other serious violations.

Michigan HB5333 amends environmental protection laws to increase civil, administrative, and criminal fines for landfill violations.

Michigan HB5333 amends sections of the 1994 Public Act 451 to increase fines for environmental violations related to landfills. The bill raises the maximum civil fines for violations, including failure to obtain permits, non-compliance with permit terms, and failure to pay air quality fees. It also increases administrative fines for violations and non-compliance. Criminal penalties are enhanced for knowingly releasing hazardous chemicals into the air and for other serious violations.