KRC Opposes Bill Criminalizing Citizen And Agency Pollution Monitoring
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KRC presented testimony on February 13 against SB 16, which would make criminal the taking of photos or collecting of evidence by neighbors and government inspectors, of possible violations at food factories and animal feedlots. While proponents described the committee substitute of the bill as only preventing drone overflights of food manufacturing plants and animal feeding operations, the overbroad language of the bill would also criminalize a neighbor documenting violations from his or her own property, or a government inspector documenting violations while conducting an inspection for health, worker safety, or environmental compliance. To read KRC's testimony click here. To watch the Committee discussion, including KRC staff attorney Audrey Ernstberger's testimony in opposition to the bill, click here. For our SB 16 Fact Sheet, click here.
By KRC
on 02/13/2024 3:08 PM
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The Kentucky Resources Council is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the conservation and prudent use of Kentucky’s natural resources. Since 1984, we have dedicated ourselves to protecting Kentucky’s land, air, water, and communities.