Litterbugs may now be fined up to $10,000 for repeat offences, after an amendment was made to the Environmental Public Health Act in Parliament.
First-time offenders will have their maximum penalties increase two-fold, from $1,000 to $2,000, while the amount is capped at $4,000 for second-time offenders. This is the first revision made for fines dished out to first- and second-time offenders since 1987.
Third and subsequent offenders will face a maximum penalty of up to $10,000 for littering-related offences.