Increases fines for littering; requires DOT to develop program for litter reporting.
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Overview
This bill increases fines for littering in New Jersey from $200 to $600, with higher penalties for repeat offenses. It also requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a program allowing people to report littering incidents through phone, email, and a mobile app, including the ability to submit photos. The DOT will then notify the litterer and encourage them to clean up.
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