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.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.