AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 2 of section 37-17.1-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state's hazardous chemical fee system.
What changed between versions
Created a new state hazardous chemicals preparedness and response fund in the state treasury, with biennial appropriations to the division of homeland security.
Established county hazardous chemicals preparedness and response accounts that receive half of the regular fees collected from the state system.
Requires facility owners and operators to pay an annual hazardous chemicals fee of $25 per chemical listed on tier II hazardous chemical inventory forms.
Sets fee changes to take effect on January 1st, with fee increases after January 1, 2026 limited to $5 per year per chemical.
Authorizes the director of homeland security to impose late fees for late filing of reports and late payment of fees.
Maintains exemptions for family farm enterprises not engaged in retail/wholesale of hazardous chemicals and facilities owned by state or local governments.
Defines 'hazardous chemical' using federal regulations from title 40 CFR part 355.20 and title 29 CFR part 1910.1200.