The Portland, ME, City Council recently amended the city’s littering ordinance to include tobacco products among the waste that’s illegal to throw away in any public place. The amendment includes a $100 fine and is scheduled to take effect on 7 March.
Media reports:
Portland Press Herald: Portland: Kick butts problem (8 FEB 12)
Bangor Daily News: Toss a cigarette butt in Portland, get a $100 fine (7 FEB 12)
Background information:
Portland, ME, Litter Ordinance Amendment
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