Designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court with expanded powers.

This bill designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. The judge of this court gains additional powers, including issuing injunctions and ordering defendants to correct violations of county ordinances related to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning. The judge can also appoint a master to aid the court and punish contempt with fines and imprisonment. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Tipton County legislative body to become effective.

Designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court with expanded powers.

This bill designates a division of the General Sessions Court of Tipton County as the Environmental Court. The judge of this court gains additional powers, including issuing injunctions and ordering defendants to correct violations of county ordinances related to health, housing, fire, land subdivision, building, or zoning. The judge can also appoint a master to aid the court and punish contempt with fines and imprisonment. The bill requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Tipton County legislative body to become effective.