163-B:1 Declaration of Intent. – It is the intention of the legislature by this chapter to provide for uniform prohibition throughout the state of any and all littering on public or private property and to curb thereby the desecration of the beauty of the state and harm to the health, welfare and safety of […]
163-B:2 Definitions. – As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings: I. The word "litter" means all rubbish, refuse, garbage, trash, debris, dead animals or other discarded materials of every kind and description. Source. 1971, 144:1, eff. July 25, 1971.
163-B:3 Unlawful Activities. – It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or to cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in this state, or in or on ice or in any waters in this state, […]
163-B:4 Penalties. – I. Any person violating the provisions of RSA 163-B:3, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, or, in lieu thereof, in the sound discretion of any court in which conviction is obtained, any such person may be directed by the judge of such court to pick up and remove from any public […]
163-B:5 Prima Facie Evidence. – Evidence that litter is thrown, deposited, dropped or dumped from any motor vehicle, boat, airplane or other conveyance in violation of RSA 163-B:3, shall be prima facie evidence that the operator of said conveyance shall have violated this chapter and the license to operate such a conveyance issued to […]
163-B:6 Enforcement. – All law enforcement agencies and officers and officials of said agencies of this state or any political subdivision thereof are hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce compliance with this chapter. Source. 1971, 144:1, eff. July 25, 1971.
