Bill > SB225

This bill increases various penalties across multiple areas of New Mexico state law. In the littering statute, the fine for discarding refuse improperly is raised from $50 to $250, with the court still able to require offenders to physically clean up the littered area. For unauthorized graffiti, the community service requirement is increased from 100 to 150 hours for damages under $1,000, and from 160 to 200 hours for damages over $1,000. The bill also increases the penalty for improper use of a travel lane from $250 to $500. Additionally, the bill adds a new criminal penalty for illegal dumping under the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act, establishing a fourth-degree felony with a fine up to $10,000 for certain dumping violations. These changes aim to strengthen deterrence and provide more significant consequences for environmental and traffic infractions by increasing financial penalties and mandatory community service requirements.

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https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=225&year=25