Illegal dumping; increase penalties for.

HB 518 would increase penalties for illegally dumping solid waste in Mississippi. The bill sets higher fines (up to $75,000) and potential jail time based on the amount dumped (e.g., felony charges for over 500 pounds or commercial dumping) and requires offenders to clean up waste, repair damage, and pay related costs. It directly affects individuals and businesses that discard waste without authorization, including those who dump on public roads, waterways, or private property without consent. The bill also includes provisions for seizing vehicles used in felony violations and requires defendants to prove they had permission to discard waste.