Relating to the revocation of certain privileges upon conviction of a littering offense, and making penalties applicable

This bill relates to the revocation of certain privileges upon conviction of a littering offense. Current law prohibits littering on highway rights-of-way, highways, waters and lands of the state, and areas under control of the natural resource commission. Punishment for a littering violation is specific to where the littering occurred. In addition to any punishment imposed by law, the bill provides that the commission shall immediately suspend any hunting, fishing, or trapping license, tag, permit, or stamp issued to a person convicted of a littering offense for a period of one year from the date of the conviction. The bill also requires the commission to prohibit the person convicted of a littering offense from camping or using rental facilities or other special privileges at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources for a period of one year from the date of conviction.57. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855.