Chapter 430

2014 -- H 8177 SUBSTITUTE A

Enacted 07/03/14

A N   A C T

RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS

Introduced By: Representative Scott Slater

Date Introduced: May 08, 2014

 

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

SECTION 1. Section 37-15-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 37-15 entitled "Litter Control and Recycling" is hereby amended to read as follows:

37-15-7. Penalties. -- (a) Any person convicted of a first violation of this chapter shall, except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than eighty-five dollars ($85.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) one thousand dollars ($1,000). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed hereunder, the person so convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than two (2), nor more than twenty-five (25) hours.

 (b) Any person convicted of a second or subsequent violation of this chapter shall, except where a penalty is specifically set forth, be subject to a fine of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) five thousand dollars ($5,000). In addition to or in lieu of the fine imposed upon a second or subsequent violation of this chapter, the person so convicted may be ordered to pick up litter for not less than four (4), nor more than fifty (50) hours.

 (c) Jurisdiction to punish violators of the provisions of this chapter is conferred on the traffic tribunal.

 (d) Any person convicted of a violation of this chapter shall, in addition to all other penalties, be liable for the removal of all litter or ordered to pay restitution for the cost of removal of all litter illegally disposed of by that person. The traffic tribunal may hold the registration of any vehicle owned by the violator and used in the act of littering until the aforementioned liability is satisfied.

 (e) The funds received by a state law enforcement agency shall be deposited as general revenues.

 (f) Penalties of eighty-five dollars ($85.00) for violations of section 37-15-7 may be disposed of without the necessity of personally appearing before the traffic tribunal. Said penalty may be handled administratively by mailing a check or money order, together with properly executed form provided to the appropriate address as set forth in the summons issued by the enforcing agent.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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