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MS HB903
Bill
Status
3/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Michael Evans
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 97-15-29 to increase fines for littering violations enforced by county and municipal anti-littering ordinances from $50-$250 to $750-$1,000 per violation.
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Fine proceeds must be used exclusively for local litter prevention programs, projects, or school litter education programs as recommended by Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc.
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Fines under state littering law (roads, highways, rights-of-way) remain at $50-$250, while municipal and county ordinance violations carry the higher $750-$1,000 penalty range.
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Minimum and maximum fines are doubled for second or subsequent convictions, and convicted individuals may be required to clean up litter, repair damage, perform community service, and pay investigative and prosecution costs.
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Takes effect July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Counties and municipalities; revise fine amount that may be paid by those convicted of violating anti-littering ordinance.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
3/8/2023