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DE HB179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Michael Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases first offense littering fine from $50 to $100, with up to 8 hours of community service
  • Increases second offense within 2 years littering fine from $75 to $150, with up to 25 hours of community service
  • Raises mandatory additional penalty for littering on Delaware byways from $500 to $750 for all offenses
  • Maintains court discretion to require offenders to pick up and remove litter from public and private areas

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Litter Control Penalties.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Environmental & Natural Resources) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

1/29/2020

Committee Referrals

Environmental & Natural Resources12/19/2019
Natural Resources6/5/2019

Full Bill Text

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