5/19/06-Gov. Tom Vilsack signed a bill into law doubling the fines for dumping and littering along Iowa roads and in state parks. The new fines take effect Aug. 15.
The new law, previously SF2319, increases the fine for littering along highways from $35 to $70. The penalty for littering in state parks increases from $15 to $30.
In addition, illegal dumping of garbage will net offenders a $1,000 fine – up from $500.
Half of the revenue generated will be routed to the Iowa Department of Transportation for cleanup of litter and illegal dumping. The remaining portion will go to the general fund of the county where the offense occurred.

3/8/06-The Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee voted March 2 to advance a bill that would double the fines for littering along the state’s roads and in state parks.
SF2319 would increase the fine for littering along highways from $35 to $70. The penalty for littering in state parks would increase from $15 to $30.
In addition, illegal dumping of garbage would net offenders a $1,000 fine – up from $500.
Half of the revenue generated would be routed to the Iowa Department of Transportation for cleanup of litter and illegal dumping. The remaining portion would go to the Department of Natural Resources.
The bill now heads to the full Senate for further consideration. For bill status, call (515) 281-5129.