ANALYSIS OF HB 1429

House Agriculture & Ecology Committee                                        February 6, 1997

BACKGROUND:

The penalty for littering is a civil infraction.  Littering in amounts of one cubic foot or less is subject to a penalty of $50.  Littering in amounts greater than one cubic foot is subject to penalty of up to $250 and a cleanup fee of $25 per cubic foot of litter.  In addition to monetary penalties assessed for a civil infraction, the district and municipal courts assess a fee equal to 90% of the monetary penalty charged for all civil infractions except parking infractions. 

SUMMARY:

The penalty for litter infractions involving cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products is increased to $500 dollars.