HB 4740

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 23, 2025

An Act Providing a Ban on Dumping of Sewage Sludge and Industrial Waste into the Sea

In plain language

The bill bans dumping sewage sludge or industrial waste into the sea unless a DENR permit is obtained, sets fines and possible jail time for violations, and requires a compliance report within six months.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB04740 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Providing a Ban on Dumping of Sewage Sludge and Industrial Waste into the Sea

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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