Increases fines for littering; requires DOT to develop program for litter reporting.

This bill increases fines for littering in New Jersey, raising penalties to $200-$600 for first offenses (up from $100-$500) under statutes R.S.39:4-63, R.S.39:4-64, and P.L.1985, c.533. It requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create a public reporting program allowing citizens to submit littering reports via phone, website, or mobile app, including photo evidence, which the DOT must review and forward as a formal notice to alleged offenders. Funds from the increased fines (with $100 of each fine directed to the DOT) will directly finance this new reporting program. The bill affects litterers, municipalities (which receive 90% of fines for cleanup), and the DOT, while adding community service options for repeat violations.