ILLEGAL DUMPING

In recent weeks, the Hollis Police Department has recorded an increasing number of incidents involving ILLEGAL DUMPING. As a reminder, New Hampshire State Statutes, as well as Town Ordinances, prohibit such activities. New Hampshire RSA 163-B:3 states the following:

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw or leave, or to cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in this state, or in or on ice or in any waters in this state, unless: 

I. Such property is designated by the state or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions for the disposal of such litter, and such person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property; 

II. Such litter is placed into a litter receptacle or container installed on such property; 

III. Such person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property, or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession, or unless the act is done under the personal direction of said owner or tenant, all in a manner consistent with the public welfare.

Any person who is found to be engaging in such activities will be charged with a misdemeanor level offense, which carries with it a fine of up to $1,200.00, if convicted. Additionally, the Hollis Police Department will be sure to demand that the involved parties clean up their trash and other illegal dumped items, as to be ordered by the court.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Don't be lazy; DISPOSE of your trash responsibly and help us maintain the beauty of Hollis.

IF YOU SEE SOMEONE ILLEGALLY DUMPING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING. CONTACT THE HOLLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY.