§ 43.75. Littering on Public Property, Lakes and Private Property Prohibited.

1.

Definitions.

a.

Litter means any garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, can, bottle, container, paper, lighted or unlighted cigarette or cigar, flaming or glowing material, box, or wood.

b.

Person means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association.

2.

Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person to throw, discard, place or deposit litter in any manner or amount and intentionally refuse to remove the litter after being ordered to do so by a law enforcement officer:

a.

In or on any public highway, road, street, alley or thoroughfare, including any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or any other public lands, except in containers or areas lawfully provided therefor; when any litter is thrown or discarded from a motor vehicle, the operator or owner of the motor vehicle, or both, shall be deemed in violation of this section; or

b.

In or on any freshwater lake, stream, or pond; when any litter is thrown or discarded from a boat, the operator or owner of the boat, or both, shall be deemed in violation of this section; or

c.

In or on any private property, unless prior consent of the owner has been given and unless such litter will not cause a public nuisance or be in violation of any other state or local law, rule, or regulation;

d.

In or at any public transportation, park, recreation or sport facilities or grounds, except in containers or areas lawfully provided therein and designated therefor.

(Ord. of 7-17-1989, Doc. #23144; Ord. of 1-22-1996, Doc. #29098)