Plain English Breakdown
The bill summary and text do not provide specific details on how often property owners will receive notifications about invasive plants, leaving this detail uncertain.
Invasive Plants Notification and Penalty Act
This act changes penalties for tradespeople who do not inform property owners about invasive plants before installing them, replacing criminal charges with civil fines.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the penalty from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil fine of up to $250 for the first violation.
- Increases the fine to $500 for a second violation and $1,000 for each additional violation.
- Requires tradespeople who install plants on the invasive species list to give property owners written notice.
Who It Names or Affects
- Tradespeople involved in proposing or installing plants.
- Property owners receiving plants that are listed as invasive.
Terms To Know
- Invasive plant species
- Plants that can harm the environment, economy, and human health by outcompeting native plants.
- Civil penalty
- A fine imposed for breaking a rule or law, rather than being charged with a crime.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify the exact amount of fines beyond the maximum limits.
- It is unclear how often property owners will receive notifications about invasive plants.