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MS HB243

Bill

Status

Failed

2/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • First conviction for littering on roads and highways increased to $500 fine and 8 hours of court-approved community service in litter abatement work
  • Second conviction increased to $900 fine and 20 hours of community service; third or subsequent conviction increased to $2,500 fine, 80 hours of community service, and suspension of driving privileges until fine is paid and service is completed
  • $50 assessment imposed on each violation with distribution changed: 25% to law enforcement officer scholarship fund, 25% to issuing law enforcement agency, 25% to Public Employees' Retirement System, and 25% to Mississippi Department of Transportation for statewide litter prevention programs
  • Fine proceeds directed to local jurisdictions solely for local litter prevention programs, projects, or school litter education programs recommended by Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc.
  • Effective July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Littering violations; increase penalties for.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/2/2018

Full Bill Text

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