The bill aims to increase penalties for various offenses related to littering, graffiti, improper use of travel lanes, and violations of the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act. Specifically, the fine for littering is raised from $50 to $250, and the mandatory community service hours for graffiti offenses are increased to 150 hours for damages of $1,000 or less, and 200 hours for damages exceeding that amount. Additionally, the penalty for the improper use of a travel lane is increased from $250 to $500.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new penalties for illegal dumping, categorizing violations based on the quantity of scrap tires involved. A misdemeanor charge is established for violations involving less than 5,000 pounds of scrap tires, while a fourth-degree felony is designated for violations involving 5,000 pounds or more, as well as for illegal dumping that violates specific provisions of the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act. The maximum fine for such illegal dumping is set at $10,000. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance enforcement and deter these offenses through increased financial and community service penalties.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-8-4, 30-15-1.1, 66-8-116, 74-13-16