Requires the installation of trash capture nets on certain point source outlets
Summary
Requires the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations requiring the department to install or cause to be installed at the outlet of any point source that empties into the waters of the state a trash capture net for purposes of collecting garbage, refuse, and other debris; defines "trash capture net" to mean a commercial grade, reusable, open-meshed material designed to capture pollutants as small as five millimeters in diameter.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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