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2012 SESSION
HB 114 Cigarettes; deemed litter for purposes of criminal punishment for improper disposal of trash.
Introduced by: Joseph D. Morrissey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Littering; cigarettes, civil penalty. Includes cigarettes specifically in the category of things deemed litter for purposes of criminal punishment for improper disposal of trash. The bill also provides that in lieu of the imposition of the Class 1 misdemeanor criminal penalty, the court may order the defendant to perform community service in litter abatement activities. If the offense involves a cigarette or cigarettes, the court shall order the payment of a $100 civil penalty payable to the Litter Control and Recycling Fund established in § 10.1-1422.01 in addition to the imposition of such community service.
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HISTORY
- 01/03/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12102562D
- 01/03/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/13/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
- 01/16/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Courts of Justice