Impose increased penalties for repeat dredged material violations

Summary

HB 878 raises daily fines for violations of Ohio’s dredged‑material rules and adds higher penalties for repeat offenses. It also gives the attorney general authority to sue repeat violators after a warning from the environmental director. Collected fines are split between an environmental‑education fund and a new water‑pollution control fund.

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