HB878

Increases penalties for repeat violations of rules on using, placing, or managing dredged material in Ohio.

Ohio HB878 amends the Revised Code to impose higher civil penalties for repeat violations of rules on using, placing, or managing dredged material. A first violation carries a penalty of up to $10,000 per day, while each subsequent violation within twelve months incurs a penalty of up to $37,500 per day. The bill also mandates that half of the collected penalties fund environmental education, with the remainder supporting water pollution control administration. The director of environmental protection can request the attorney general to commence actions against violators.