§339-3  Duties of the director.  (a) The director shall:

(1)  Be responsible for the study of availableresearch in the field of litter control, prevention, removal, disposal, andrecycling; the study of methods for the implementation of such research; anddevelopment of public educational programs;

(2)  Serve as a coordinator between the State, stateagencies, and various organizations seeking to aid in the anti-litter effort;

(3)  Cooperate with local governments to accomplishthe coordination of anti-litter efforts; and

(4)  Encourage voluntary local anti-litter campaigns.

(b)  The director may:

(1)  Apply for funds or other resources available fromprivate or public sources;

(2)  Conduct educational programs intended to instillthe anti-litter ethic;

(3)  Design a state anti-litter symbol;

(4)  Post anti-litter signs in public places whererequired; and

(5)  Design and make available a litter bag bearingthe state anti-litter symbol and a statement of the penalties prescribed hereinfor littering. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 2, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 277, §2]