HB 4084 Summary

• Increases penalties for littering violations based on volume: up to $800 for less than 1 cubic foot, up to $1,500 for 1-3 cubic feet, and establishes new misdemeanor charges for larger amounts.

• Creates misdemeanor charges for first violations involving 3-5 cubic yards of litter (up to $2,500 fine) and for 5+ cubic yards (up to $5,000 fine).

• Establishes escalating penalties for repeat violations: second violations carry doubled fines, and each subsequent violation increases the fine by $2,500 or $5,000 depending on the category.

• Requires courts to order violators to remove litter and remediate property damage, and permits reimbursement orders to local community groups and government entities for cleanup costs.

• Makes employers/employing agencies liable if they direct or knowingly allow employees to commit dumping violations, and extends the effective date 90 days after enactment.