PA HB1426

Increases maximum fine for first-offense littering violations from $300 to $2,000, while maintaining the $50 minimum fine and required 5-30 hours of litter pickup community service

Raises maximum fine for second and subsequent littering offenses from $1,000 to $5,000, with potential 30-100 hours of litter cleanup

Increases maximum fine for first-offense illegal dumping (larger-scale violations) from $5,000 to $10,000, classified as a second-degree misdemeanor

Doubles maximum fine for repeat illegal dumping offenses from $10,000 to $20,000, classified as a first-degree misdemeanor with up to five years of community service

Takes effect six months after enactment