This bill amends RSA 431:4-e to establish a system of graduated penalties for the incorrect application of fertilizers, introducing new legal language to clarify the consequences for violations. Specifically, it inserts a new paragraph (VIII) that outlines the penalties based on the number of offenses: a written warning for a first offense, a $250 fine per acre for a second offense, and a misdemeanor charge for a third or subsequent offense. The bill also includes a provision that overrides RSA 431:18 regarding these penalties.

The effective date of the bill is set to be upon its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is noted as indeterminable for both state and local governments, as it may influence costs related to the judicial and correctional systems, including prosecution and incarceration. However, it is estimated that there will be no revenue generated from this bill in the upcoming fiscal years.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 431:4-e
As Amended by the House: 431:4-e