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This bill addresses litter, unsecured loads, and waste management in Utah by making several key changes to existing laws. The bill defines "lighted material" and strengthens regulations around littering on highways, including prohibiting throwing burning or smoking items from moving vehicles and requiring people to remove or properly dispose of any materials that could create safety hazards or damage scenic roadways. For violations, the bill establishes graduated penalties, including fines ranging from $200 to $500 and potential community service cleaning up litter. The legislation creates a new Litter Abatement Expendable Special Revenue Fund, which will collect money from landfill fines to support litter cleanup efforts, public awareness campaigns, and increased enforcement. Additionally, the bill requires landfills to collect a minimum $10 fine for unsecured loads, with $5 of each fine going to the new fund, and mandates that district and justice courts collect and maintain data on littering and load security violations. The Department of Transportation is also tasked with implementing a public service campaign to raise awareness about proper waste disposal and the negative impacts of littering. These comprehensive changes aim to reduce roadside litter, improve highway safety, and promote environmental responsibility.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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