Increases penalties for illegal dumping of solid waste in Mississippi.
Mississippi HB518 amends Section 97-15-30 of the Mississippi Code to increase penalties for illegal dumping of solid waste. The bill defines illegal dumping as disposing of solid waste in public or private areas without permission or in violation of laws. Penalties are increased based on the amount and type of waste, with fines ranging from $500 to $75,000 and imprisonment up to five years for felonies.
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