1997 Regular Session

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Withdrawn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)