SC H3393

Creates a new civil offense for littering that allows law enforcement to issue citations to registered vehicle owners even when the offense is not witnessed by an officer, with a mandatory $50 civil penalty

Establishes a rebuttable presumption that the registered vehicle owner committed the littering offense when litter is discarded from their motor vehicle

Increases minimum criminal fines for littering under 15 pounds from $25 to $75, with maximum fines raised from $100 to $150

Doubles fines for depositing litter/garbage in unauthorized areas (not exceeding 15 pounds) from $50-$250 to $100-$200

Raises minimum fines for illegal dumping of 15-500 pounds of litter from $200 to $250 for first, second, and subsequent offenses, while maintaining mandatory community service hours