Marion County Litter Survey

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* 1. How concerned are you about litter in Marion County?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

Not at all

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* 2. What are the locations in Marion County that litter is a chronic recurring issue (Please specify)

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* 3. In your opinion, what is the primary cause or source of litter in your community?

Current penalties for littering in Marion County

Per Sec. 16-91 of the Marion County Code of Ordinances:

Those who litter are guilty of a noncriminal infraction, punishable by a civil penalty of:

·         $50 for the first violation
·         $250 for the second violation
·         $500 for the third violation

The fourth and all subsequent violations of Marion County’s litter ordinance shall constitute a second-degree misdemeanor and are punishable by:

·         A $500 fine and
· Up to 10 days’ imprisonment or community service time as prescribed by the Florida Litter Law.

Those who dump litter in an amount exceeding 500 pounds or 100 cubic feet in volume, or in any quantity for commercial material, or a substance deemed hazardous waste by the Florida Statutes, is guilty of a third-degree felony punishable by:

·         Up to 5 years in state prison and
· A $500 fine and a $5,000 fine.

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* 4. Are the existing penalties for individuals caught littering in Marion County appropriate? (

Yes

If not, what do you suggest (please specify)?

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* 5. Please rank the reasons below in order of importance to you as to why you don't litter? Please rank 1 (for most important) to 5 (least important):

	1 - most important	2	3	4	5 - least important
Potential fines/jail time	Potential fines/jail time 1 - most important	Potential fines/jail time 2	Potential fines/jail time 3	Potential fines/jail time 4	Potential fines/jail time 5 - least important
Harm to wildlife	Harm to wildlife 1 - most important	Harm to wildlife 2	Harm to wildlife 3	Harm to wildlife 4	Harm to wildlife 5 - least important
Reduced water quality	Reduced water quality 1 - most important	Reduced water quality 2	Reduced water quality 3	Reduced water quality 4	Reduced water quality 5 - least important
Diminished appearance in public areas	Diminished appearance in public areas 1 - most important	Diminished appearance in public areas 2	Diminished appearance in public areas 3	Diminished appearance in public areas 4	Diminished appearance in public areas 5 - least important
Cost to taxpayers	Cost to taxpayers 1 - most important	Cost to taxpayers 2	Cost to taxpayers 3	Cost to taxpayers 4	Cost to taxpayers 5 - least important

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* 6. What is your age group?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

Marion County Litter Survey

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* 1. How concerned are you about litter in Marion County?

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* 2. What are the locations in Marion County that litter is a chronic recurring issue (Please specify)

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* 3. In your opinion, what is the primary cause or source of litter in your community?

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* 4. Are the existing penalties for individuals caught littering in Marion County appropriate? (

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* 5. Please rank the reasons below in order of importance to you as to why you don't litter? Please rank 1 (for most important) to 5 (least important):

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* 6. What is your age group?

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* 7. Where in Marion County do you live?