Louisiana RS 30:2531 makes intentional littering and illegal dumping of bulk waste a criminal offense statewide, with escalating penalties based on weight, plus mandatory community service and permit requirements for bulk disposal facilities under LDEQ.
Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2531 through 30:2534 establish a uniform criminal litter law applying to all parishes and municipalities. Simple littering (under 25 pounds) carries fines from $300 plus 8 hours community service. Gross littering (25 to 500 pounds, or commercial materials) is a misdemeanor with fines from $500 to $2,500 and up to 30 days jail. Commercial-quantity dumping (over 500 pounds or 100 cubic feet) is a felony with fines up to $10,000 and three years imprisonment. LDEQ permits all bulk disposal facilities under the Solid Waste Regulations LAC 33:VII.
Illegal bulk dumping over 500 pounds is a felony under RS 30:2531 with fines up to $10,000, 3 years imprisonment, and mandatory cleanup at offender expense.
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