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Forest Cleanup from Illegal Cultivation Pollution and Stricter Penalties

This act establishes a program to clean up forest lands from pollution, such as pesticides and waste, left by illegal cannabis cultivation. It also introduces significantly harsher prison sentences and fines for illegal pesticide application on government property, especially in the context of illegal cultivation. The goal is to protect the environment and public health.
Key points
A dedicated program within the Forest Service is established to detect, monitor, and remediate environmental damages from illegal cultivation on forest lands.
New, severe penalties, including prison sentences (up to 20 years) and fines (up to $250,000), are introduced for illegal pesticide use on public lands, particularly for cannabis cultivation.
The program is authorized to receive $250 million in funding for fiscal years 2024-2033, partly from funds recovered from responsible parties.
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Print number: 118_HR_1473
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]
Process start date: 2023-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Targeting and Offsetting Existing Illegal Contaminants Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1473.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A dedicated program within the Forest Service is established to detect, monitor, and remediate environmental damages from illegal cultivation on forest lands.
  • New, severe penalties, including prison sentences (up to 20 years) and fines (up to $250,000), are introduced for illegal pesticide use on public lands, particularly for cannabis cultivation.
  • The program is authorized to receive $250 million in funding for fiscal years 2024-2033, partly from funds recovered from responsible parties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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Environment Courts and Law Agriculture