Bill > HB1426

This bill proposes to increase the monetary penalties and potential community service requirements for various offenses related to scattering rubbish in Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill modifies existing penalties under Section 6501 of Title 18, which deals with littering and illegal dumping. For first-time offenders who violate subsections (a)(1) or (a)(2), the maximum fine would increase from $300 to $2,000, with the potential to be required to pick up litter for 5-30 hours. For second and subsequent offenses in those same subsections, the fine would increase from $1,000 to $5,000, with the possibility of 30-100 hours of litter pickup. For first-time violations of subsection (a)(3), the maximum fine would rise from $5,000 to $10,000, and for second or subsequent violations, the maximum fine would increase from $10,000 to $20,000. In each case, the bill maintains the option of imprisonment or community service in addition to monetary penalties. The increased fines and potential penalties are designed to more strongly discourage littering and illegal dumping, with the bill set to take effect six months after its enactment.

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