Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 339-3 - Duties of the director(a) The director shall: (1) Be responsible for the study of available research in the field of litter control, prevention, removal, disposal, and recycling; the study of methods for the implementation of such research; and development of public educational programs;(2) Serve as a coordinator between the State, state agencies, and various organizations seeking to aid in the anti-litter effort;(3) Cooperate with local governments to accomplish the coordination of anti-litter efforts; and(4) Encourage voluntary local anti-litter campaigns.(b) The director may: (1) Apply for funds or other resources available from private or public sources;(2) Conduct educational programs intended to instill the anti-litter ethic;(3) Design a state anti-litter symbol;(4) Post anti-litter signs in public places where required; and(5) Design and make available a litter bag bearing the state anti-litter symbol and a statement of the penalties prescribed herein for littering.L Sp 1977 1st, c 2, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 277, §2