Bill > S00491

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to prohibit illegal dumping on public property, such as sidewalks, streets, parks, and waterways. The bill defines "dumping" as throwing, depositing, or placing any refuse, trash, or other offensive matter in an area not licensed or permitted to receive such materials. Violations would be punishable by fines, and the offender could also be required to pay for the cleanup of the dumping site. The bill also provides a reward for any witness who submits evidence, such as a video or photo of a license plate, that leads to a fine for illegal dumping.