Mississippi SB2819 increases penalties for illegally dumping solid waste.
Mississippi SB2819 amends Section 97-15-30 of the Mississippi Code to increase penalties for illegally dumping solid waste. The bill raises fines and imprisonment terms for violations, with felony charges for significant amounts or commercial purposes. It also mandates that violators remove the waste, repair damages, and pay investigative and prosecutorial costs. The Attorney General has authority to prosecute felony violations, and the Department of Transportation can erect warning signs. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
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