As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commercial purpose” means litter discarded by a business, corporation, association, partnership, sole proprietorship, or any other entity conducting business for economic gain, or by an employee or agent of the entity; “Garbage” includes putrescible animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and […]
A person commits littering who: Knowingly places, drops or throws litter on any public or private property without permission and does not immediately remove it; Negligently places or throws glass or other dangerous substances on or adjacent to water to which the public has access for swimming or wading, or on or within fifty feet […]
Mitigated criminal littering is littering in an amount less than or equal to five pounds (5 lbs.) in weight or seven and one-half (7.5) cubic feet in volume. Mitigated criminal littering is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00) and as provided in subsections (c) and (d). A person charged […]
Criminal littering is littering in an amount more than five pounds (5 lbs.) in weight or seven and one-half (7.5) cubic feet in volume and less than or equal to ten pounds (10 lbs.) in weight or fifteen (15) cubic feet in volume. Criminal littering is a Class B misdemeanor. In addition to the penalties […]
Aggravated criminal littering is littering: In an amount exceeding ten pounds (10 lbs.) in weight or fifteen (15) cubic feet in volume; or In any amount for any commercial purpose. Aggravated criminal littering is a Class A misdemeanor; provided: If the amount of litter exceeds one hundred pounds (100 lbs.) in weight or thirty (30) […]
In addition to the penalties established in this part, the court may, in its discretion, require a person convicted under this part to remove any substance listed under § 39-14-501 that was dropped, placed or discharged by the person and restore the property or waters damaged by the littering to its former condition at the […]
Any motor vehicle that transports litter or any material likely to fall or be blown off onto the highways, shall be required to have such material either in an enclosed space or fully covered by a tarpaulin. If the motor vehicle is a noncommercial, not-for-hire pickup truck, this subsection (a) shall be construed to be […]
County legislative bodies may, by resolution, impose regulations for litter control, including the placing, dropping, throwing, collection and storage of garbage, litter, refuse and rubbish on public or private property. The definitions of commercial purposes, garbage, litter, refuse, and rubbish found in § 39-14-501 may be included by reference in the resolution. The county legislative […]
All law enforcement agencies, officers, and officials of this state or any political subdivision of this state, or any enforcement agency, officer, or any official of any commission or authority of this state or any political subdivision of this state is authorized, empowered, and directed to enforce compliance with this part.
All proceeds from the fines imposed by this part shall be deposited in the general fund of the county where the offense occurred and designated for county operating costs with preference given to litter prevention programs and education such as those conducted by Keep America Beautiful. Any person who reports information to a law enforcement […]
In counties with an environmental court designated pursuant to Acts 1991, chapter 426, the courts shall exercise exclusive general sessions jurisdiction, over this part, pursuant to title 40.
