The bill aims to revise civil penalties under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act of 1975 by removing the cap on the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed for violations. It introduces a tiered penalty structure where the total amount of penalties for violations can reach up to $100,000 for a first violation, $250,000 for a second violation, and imposes no maximum for third or subsequent violations. Additionally, the bill provides an exception for individuals engaging in allowable forest practices within stream management zones, ensuring they are not subject to fines or civil penalties under this section.

The bill also amends existing legal provisions related to the collection and disposition of fines, penalties, and fees, specifically removing references to certain sections that previously limited the imposition of penalties. It clarifies that each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation and allows conservation districts to work with violators to resolve penalties before enforcement actions are initiated. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-7-123
SB0472_1(1): 75-7-123
SB0472_1(2): 75-7-123
SB0472_1(3): 75-7-123
SB0472_1: 75-7-123
SB0472_2(1): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(2): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(3): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(4): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(5): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(6): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(7): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(8): 75-7-123
SB0472_2(9): 75-7-123
SB0472_2: 75-7-123
SB0472_3(1): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(2): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(3): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(4): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(5): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(6): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(7): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3(8): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_3: 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_4(1): 75-7-123
SB0472_4(2): 75-7-123
SB0472_4: 75-7-123
SB0472_X(1): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(2): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(3): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(4): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(5): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(6): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X(7): 3-10-601, 75-7-123
SB0472_X: 3-10-601, 75-7-123