Bill > A02310

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit illegal dumping on public property, such as sidewalks, streets, parks, and other publicly owned areas. The bill defines "dumping" as throwing, depositing, or placing any refuse, trash, or nauseous matter in an area not licensed or permitted to receive such material. Violations are punishable by fines of $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, with additional fines for the cost of clean-up. The bill also provides a reward at the discretion of the commissioner for any evidence, such as video or license plate information, that leads to a fine for illegal dumping.