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.
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