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Delegation approves pilot to use State Highway cameras for illegal‑dumping citations

Howard County Delegation · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Delegation amended and approved HOCO 6 26, a five‑year pilot authorizing State Highway cameras at dumping hot spots with police citations; a technical amendment aligned citation appeal filings with existing court practice.

The Howard County delegation voted to approve HOCO 6 26 as amended, a pilot program that would authorize the State Highway Administration to deploy surveillance cameras at identified illegal‑dumping hot spots and allow police to issue citations to people caught dumping. The bill includes a five‑year sunset and was described as a revenue‑positive enforcement tool by proponents.

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