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AR SB462
Bill
Status
4/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Johnson
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AI Summary
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Consolidates hazing penalties under § 6-5-202 by repealing § 6-5-203, establishing hazing as a Class B misdemeanor with mandatory expulsion from educational institutions.
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Reorganizes littering and commercial littering provisions under §§ 8-6-404 through 8-6-408, establishing fines of $100-$1,000 for first offenses and $200-$2,000 for subsequent offenses within three years, with 8-24 hours of community service.
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Specifies that fines collected for littering offenses are deposited either to municipal/county general funds for Keep Arkansas Beautiful affiliates or to the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Fund for non-affiliates.
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Makes technical corrections to hazardous waste statutes §§ 8-7-306 and 8-7-307, clarifying civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation and updating language for clarity.
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Consolidates tobacco smoking violation penalties under § 20-27-1903 by repealing § 20-27-1904, establishing a $25 maximum fine with potential elimination upon entry into smoking cessation programs.
Legislative Description
To Clarify The Penalties For Certain Criminal Offenses Not Contained In The Criminal Code; To Reorganize Certain Criminal Offenses; And To Make Technical Corrections To Statutes Involving Criminal Offenses.
Last Action
Notification that SB462 is now Act 1264
4/9/2015