Bill > S837

This bill, concerning littering fines, amends existing Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new paragraph to Section 16 of Chapter 270. It specifically targets individuals operating or being passengers in a motor vehicle, prohibiting them from discarding any form of garbage, refuse, or trash onto public or private property without permission. The bill establishes a tiered fine system for violations, with law enforcement officials issuing citations. A first offense will result in a fine of at least one hundred dollars, a second offense will incur a fine of at least five hundred dollars, and a third offense will lead to a criminal complaint and a fine of at least one thousand dollars. These penalties are intended to deter littering from vehicles and maintain public cleanliness.