2005 House Bill 4480

Increase littering and illegal dumping penalties

Introduced in the House

March 10, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

To increase the penalties for littering and illegal dumping. The bill would make illegally dumping more than three and less than 10 cubic yards of material a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in prison and a fine of up to $2,500. For illegally dumping 10 cubic yards or more, the penalty would be up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment