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This bill amends the Maine Litter Control Act by expanding the definition of "litter" and clarifying prohibited littering acts. Specifically, the bill adds "brush and yard debris" to the list of materials considered litter, with an exception for slash generated by public utilities. The bill also introduces the word "intentionally" when describing prohibited littering actions, which may help clarify the legal standard for enforcement. The legislation maintains existing prohibitions against littering in public spaces, on highways, in waterways, and from vehicles, and continues to include specific provisions about littering from watercraft and vehicles. The bill makes a minor technical correction to a subchapter reference and ensures that littering violations involving vehicles will continue to be tracked in the Department of the Secretary of State's point system. These changes aim to strengthen Maine's environmental protection efforts by more comprehensively defining and addressing litter, with particular attention to outdoor waste disposal practices.

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