SENATE BILL 44

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Senator Trotter

Entitled:

Litter Control - Counties - Enforcement of Littering Prohibitions

Synopsis:

Authorizing counties to prohibit littering in the same way that municipalities are authorized; establishing forfeiture of aircraft, boats, motor vehicles, and other conveyances as an additional penalty for dumping litter in an amount in excess of 500 pounds or 216 cubic feet or in any quantity for commercial purposes; establishing protection for owners and lienholders of conveyances during forfeiture proceedings; authorizing municipalities and counties to impose penalties; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action

11/4

Pre-filed

1/8

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/22

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

2/3

Withdrawn

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

AIRCRAFT

BOATS AND SHIPS

COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES

FORFEITURE

LITTER

MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

PENALTIES

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 25A Chartered Counties of Maryland

( 5 )

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 468 , 468A )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)