The State of Louisiana has a stern warning for litterbugs: We’re not taking your trash anymore! Harahan Representative John Illg authored the new state law that beefs up enforcement of the state’s anti-littering enforcement efforts. And the study shows if you get a ticket or you pick up litter for a day, you’re 80% less likely to litter,” Nungesser explained. Nungesser says if you think those fines are stiff, think about what littering costs the state. Illg and Nungesser touted the new law ahead of the start of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful State Conference.