Massachusetts S1084 amends laws to impose fines for littering in coastal and inland waters, with penalties increasing for subsequent offenses.

Massachusetts S1084 amends existing law to impose fines for littering in coastal and inland waters. The bill specifies that anyone who places, throws, deposits, or discharges trash, bottles, cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap, waste, or other material in these waters or within 20 yards of them will face penalties. The fine for a first offense is up to $6,800, and subsequent offenses carry a fine of up to $18,750. Additionally, 50% of the fine must be deposited in the conservation trust, and the court may require the violator to remove the litter at their own expense.

Massachusetts S1084 amends laws to impose fines for littering in coastal and inland waters, with penalties increasing for subsequent offenses.

Massachusetts S1084 amends existing law to impose fines for littering in coastal and inland waters. The bill specifies that anyone who places, throws, deposits, or discharges trash, bottles, cans, refuse, rubbish, garbage, debris, scrap, waste, or other material in these waters or within 20 yards of them will face penalties. The fine for a first offense is up to $6,800, and subsequent offenses carry a fine of up to $18,750. Additionally, 50% of the fine must be deposited in the conservation trust, and the court may require the violator to remove the litter at their own expense.