The Nevada Senate has passed a bill aimed at reducing plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe. SB324 bans the sale of small plastic water bottles that hold less than four liters.
The bill passed with a 16 to 4 vote, one absent.
The legislation requires the local board of health or health department to enforce the measure.
Under the updated guidelines, a first offense will result in a warning. If the same person violates the rules again within a year, he or she could face a fine of up to $100. A third violation could result in a fine of up to $200.
Four or more violations within the same year, could increase the fine to as much as $500.
The measure would only apply to the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe.
