The bill amends Section 37-15-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 37-15, which pertains to "Litter Control and Recycling." It increases the penalties for littering violations, raising the fine for a first offense from eighty-five dollars ($85.00) to two hundred dollars ($200). Additionally, the required community service for first-time offenders is increased from a minimum of two hours to twenty hours, and the maximum is raised from twenty-five hours to forty hours. For second or subsequent violations, the community service requirement is also adjusted, increasing the minimum from four hours to twenty hours while maintaining the maximum at fifty hours.

The bill specifies that any person convicted of littering will be liable for the removal of all litter they illegally disposed of and may have their vehicle registration held until this liability is satisfied. It also allows for the administrative handling of fines without the need for a personal appearance in court, streamlining the process for violators. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
130: 37-15-7