INCREASE VARIOUS PENALTIES

SB 225 increases penalties for several offenses in New Mexico. It raises littering fines from $50 to $250, increases mandatory community service for graffiti damaging property over $1,000 from 150 to 200 hours, and raises penalties for traffic violations like improper lane usage (increasing the fine from $25 to $50). The bill directly affects individuals who commit littering, graffiti, or specific traffic violations, requiring higher fines or longer community service. These changes apply to existing laws governing littering, graffiti, traffic enforcement, and the Recycling and Illegal Dumping Act.