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NC S207

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McInnis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that a person committed littering if discarded litter contains documents or objects clearly bearing their name, such as bank statements, utility bills, medical bills, or prescription bottles

  • Advertising, marketing, and campaign materials are explicitly excluded from creating this rebuttable presumption

  • Amends North Carolina's existing littering statute (G.S. 14-399) which prohibits intentionally or recklessly disposing of litter on public or private property not owned by the person

  • The presumption applies to violations of subsection (a1), which covers non-intentional littering (scattering, spilling, or causing litter to be deposited)

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2025, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Litter Law/Rebuttable Presumption

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/6/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/30/2025
Judiciary4/9/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/3/2025

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