The bill amends Chapter 46-12.11 of the General Laws, changing the title from "Uniform Septage Disposal Fee" to "Uniform Septage Disposal and Wastewater Disposal Fee." It introduces a new section that establishes a uniform wastewater disposal fee of fifteen cents ($0.15) for every ten thousand (10,000) gallons of wastewater effluent disposed of at wastewater treatment facilities in the state, effective July 1, 2025. The revenue generated from this fee will be deposited into the restricted receipt account within the Department of Environmental Management known as the Bays, Rivers and Watersheds Fund, which is designated for lake management projects, including the control of invasive plants and shellfish transplants.

Additionally, the bill increases the registration fees for motorboats by five dollars ($5.00) across various length categories, adjusting the costs for different boat sizes. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
642: 46-12.11-2, 46-31.1-3, 46-22-4