House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 2nd edition. Amends GS 14-399(a2) by also adding an exception from the littering prohibition on private or public property the accidental blowing, scattering, or spilling of an insignificant amount of nontoxic and biodegradable agricultural or garden products or supplies during the automated loading or unloading of a vehicle designed and constructed to transport municipal solid waste or yard waste if the vehicle is operated in a reasonable manner and according to manufacturer specifications.
LITTER DEFINITION CLARIFICATION.
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AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE TERM "LITTER" INCLUDES YARD WASTE.Intro. by Torbett.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Mar 19 2019)
Bill History:
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Tue, 19 Feb 2019 House: Filed
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Wed, 20 Feb 2019 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 6 Mar 2019 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 6 Mar 2019 House: Re-ref Com On Transportation
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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 House: Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 104
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 104 (2019-2020)Summary date: Mar 19 2019 - View Summary
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Bill H 104 (2019-2020)Summary date: Mar 6 2019 - View Summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Further amends GS 14-399, concerning littering offenses. Excepts from the littering prohibition on private or public property the accidental blowing, scattering, or spilling of an insignificant amount of municipal solid waste or yard waste (previously, did not include yard waste) during the automated loading or unloading (previously, did not include unloading) of a vehicle designed and constructed to transport municipal solid waste or yard waste if the vehicle is operated in a reasonable manner and according to manufacturer specifications.
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Bill H 104 (2019-2020)Summary date: Feb 19 2019 - View Summary
Identical to S 81, filed 2/19/19.
Amends GS 14-399, which sets forth littering offenses ranging from a Class 3 misdemeanor to a Class I felony. Exempts from the prohibitions yard waste placed on or near a curb for collection by a yard waste collection service pursuant to an applicable local ordinance. Defines yard waste. Adds yard waste to the definition of litter, making the statute's littering prohibitions applicable to yard waste not covered by the exemption. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2019.
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