establishing a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new landfills.

Summary

The measure stops the Department of Environmental Services from issuing any permits to construct or operate new landfill facilities, though it can still accept applications and check them for completeness. It does not block expansions or modifications of landfills that were already permitted before Dec. 1, 2022. The moratorium would take effect on July 1, 2028, giving the state time to develop new rules and policies.

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