Illegal Dumping Enforcement Amendment Act of 2023

This bill strengthens the District of Columbia's ability to combat illegal dumping by explicitly adding items like appliances, furniture, mattresses, shopping carts, and tires to the legal definition of solid waste. It clarifies that individuals who commercially dispose of such waste commit a felony punishable by fines up to $40,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, with the District Attorney responsible for prosecuting these specific cases. Additionally, the act empowers the District Attorney to file civil lawsuits to recover damages, penalties, and legal fees, and to seek court orders to stop ongoing dumping activities. The legislation also includes a minor amendment to another law by removing the definition of "guardian" from the Female Genital Mutilation Prohibition Act.