Illegal dumping; increase penalties for.

SB 2819 increases penalties for illegally dumping solid waste in Mississippi. It raises fines for larger violations: amounts exceeding 15 pounds or 27 cubic feet become misdemeanor offenses ($500-$1,500 fines or up to 1 year in jail), while commercial dumping, hazardous waste, or over 500 pounds becomes a felony ($1,000-$75,000 fines or up to 5 years in prison). Convicted individuals must also cover cleanup costs, repair property damage, perform community service related to waste removal, and pay investigative expenses. This directly affects anyone illegally discarding solid waste, including individuals, businesses, and vessel operators.