The bill amends subsection 2 of section 37-17.1-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the state's hazardous chemical fee system. It establishes a nonlapsing restricted account known as the state hazardous chemicals preparedness and response fund, which will be funded by revenue from the hazardous chemical fee system and legislative appropriations. The bill outlines that the director of the division of homeland security is responsible for setting fees for the state hazardous chemical fee system, with specific guidelines on fee increases, including a cap on annual increases and requirements for advance notice of changes.

Additionally, the bill specifies that owners and operators of facilities must pay an annual hazardous chemicals fee, which is set at $25 per chemical, with a maximum fee of $750 per facility. It introduces provisions for late fees and clarifies exemptions for family farm enterprises and certain government facilities. The bill also allows state and county governments to accept grants and federal funds for hazardous chemicals preparedness and response programs. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the management and funding of hazardous chemical preparedness and response efforts in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 37-17.1-07.1
Adopted by the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee: 37-17.1-07.1
Enrollment: 37-17.1-07.1
INTRODUCED: 37-17.1-07.1