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ID H0160
Bill
Status
Passed
3/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 18-3906 to add a new subsection (3) establishing misdemeanor penalties for willfully placing debris on highways that impedes traffic or creates hazardous driving conditions
- Misdemeanor offense punishable by fine not exceeding $2,500 and/or county jail imprisonment not exceeding 6 months
- Covers willfully throwing, depositing, placing, or losing and willfully leaving debris, substances, objects or materials on highways or streets used for public travel
- Maintains existing infraction penalties for general littering ($150 first offense, $300 second offense within 2 years) and misdemeanor penalties for third conviction within 3 years ($1,000 fine and up to 30 days jail)
- Preserves existing provision allowing courts to award up to $50 of fines to persons providing information leading to arrest and conviction
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that willfully placing debris on a highway under certain conditions shall be a misdemeanor and to provide a penalty.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 30, 2015 Session Law Chapter 183 Effective: 07/01/2015
3/30/2015
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