Bill > H3384

This bill amends South Carolina's existing anti-littering law to increase penalties for dumping litter on public or private property without permission. The key changes include raising fines and community service requirements for different volumes of illegally dumped waste. For littering up to 10 pounds, the fine increases from $25-$200 to $50-$200, with mandatory 8 hours of community service. For litter between 10-500 pounds, fines and community service hours are significantly increased, with first-time offenders facing potential fines up to $500 and 100 hours of community service. For dumps exceeding 500 pounds, offenders can be fined up to $10,000, imprisoned for up to two years, and potentially have their vehicles or equipment seized as contraband. The bill also maintains provisions allowing courts to require offenders to remove the dumped litter, repair damaged property, and pay damages. Courts can impose additional monetary penalties in lieu of community service for individuals physically unable to perform the work, with those funds going to the local county or municipality. The law aims to deter illegal dumping by implementing more stringent financial and community service penalties while providing local governments flexibility in enforcement.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3384&session=126&summary=B