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ND HB1188

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duane DeKrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands littering prohibition enforcement on game refuges, lakes, rivers, public parks, and recreation areas to all law enforcement officers statewide, with a minimum fine of $100 for willful violations.

  • Prohibits discarding litter, furniture, or major appliances on public or private property without authorization; violations result in a minimum $100 fine, or a class B misdemeanor if litter exceeds one cubic foot or consists of furniture or major appliances.

  • Prohibits open burning of solid waste unless conducted in accordance with department rules.

  • Prohibits depositing glass bottles, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, rubbish, or other injurious materials on highways; requires immediate removal of any destructive or injurious material deposited; assigns a $100 fee for violations.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure.

Legislative Description

Littering on game refuges or recreation areas, open burning, and depositing rubbish on highways; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/25

4/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2011
Energy and Natural Resources1/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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