Pennsylvania HB1426 amends penalties for scattering rubbish, increasing fines and community service hours.

Pennsylvania HB1426 amends the state's laws on scattering rubbish, increasing the penalties for violations. For a first offense, the fine increases from $50 to $2,000, and community service hours increase from five to 30 hours within six months. A second or subsequent offense now carries a fine of $300 to $5,000, with community service hours increasing to 30 to 100 hours within one year. The bill also raises penalties for more severe violations, with fines ranging from $500 to $20,000 and community service up to five years. The changes take effect in six months.

Pennsylvania HB1426 amends penalties for scattering rubbish, increasing fines and community service hours.

Pennsylvania HB1426 amends the state's laws on scattering rubbish, increasing the penalties for violations. For a first offense, the fine increases from $50 to $2,000, and community service hours increase from five to 30 hours within six months. A second or subsequent offense now carries a fine of $300 to $5,000, with community service hours increasing to 30 to 100 hours within one year. The bill also raises penalties for more severe violations, with fines ranging from $500 to $20,000 and community service up to five years. The changes take effect in six months.