House Bill No. by Representative Henry amends R.S. 30:2025(D)(1) to enhance the expedited enforcement program for minor or moderate violations of environmental regulations. The bill increases the maximum civil penalties that can be assessed under this program, raising the limit from three thousand dollars to five thousand dollars per violation, and from five thousand dollars to ten thousand dollars in total per violator.

Additionally, the bill allows the secretary to adopt rules and regulations for the expedited enforcement program, which may include issuing citations and requiring compliance within a specified timeframe. The authority to operate this program can be delegated to appropriate personnel, and enforcement actions will not require legal review under R.S. 30:2050.1(C).

Statutes affected:
HB286 Original: 30:2025(D)(1)
HB286 Engrossed: 30:2025(D)(1)
HB286 Enrolled: 30:2025(D)(1)