The Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that would fine those caught throwing garbage in public areas or littering cities with 2-10 days in jail and fines of RD$500 to RD$1,000. The bill bans the throwing of garbage in streets, sidewalks, gutters, parks, highways, beaches, plazas, gullies, sea, and other public areas. Second time around, the fines will be doubled and the maximum jail term applied.
