Establishes a civil offense for littering in South Carolina and revises penalties for littering offenses.

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish a civil offense for littering, with fines and community service requirements. It allows local law enforcement to issue civil penalty citations to vehicle owners for littering, with fines ranging from $50 to $500 and community service hours from 8 to 32. The bill also revises penalties for littering offenses, including fines and imprisonment for amounts exceeding 15 pounds. Magistrates and municipal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over these violations.

Establishes a civil offense for littering in South Carolina and revises penalties for littering offenses.

This bill amends South Carolina law to establish a civil offense for littering, with fines and community service requirements. It allows local law enforcement to issue civil penalty citations to vehicle owners for littering, with fines ranging from $50 to $500 and community service hours from 8 to 32. The bill also revises penalties for littering offenses, including fines and imprisonment for amounts exceeding 15 pounds. Magistrates and municipal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over these violations.