The Nevada Senate has recently approved a bill that would ban the sale of water in disposable plastic bottles of four liters or less in Lake Tahoe. The bill, known as Senate Bill 324, prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of these plastic bottles. Originally, the bill designated the attorney general as the enforcing party, but it was amended to assign this role to the local board of health or health department instead. The consequences for violating the ban include a warning for the first offense, a fine of up to $100 for the second offense within a year, and a fine of up to $500 for any subsequent violations within the same time frame. The bill passed with a vote of 16-4, with one member absent. This move is seen as a step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting the environment in the Lake Tahoe area.
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