§ 15-15. Littering.

(a)

Definition. "Litter" is defined as any quantity of paper, metal, plastic, glass or miscellaneous solid waste which may be classed as trash, debris, rubbish, refuse, garbage or junk.

(b)

Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1)

Leave or permit to remain on any public highway, alley, sidewalk, crosswalk or other public way open for pedestrian travel any merchandise, baggage or any article of personal property; however, the foregoing does not apply to any temporary rack or stand used for the purpose of displaying newspapers for sale, while such rack or stand is so used, if such rack or stand does not occupy any portion of the highway set aside for vehicular use and such rack or stand does not cover an area exceeding ten (10) square feet.

(2)

Deposit or throw any litter on any public highway or sidewalk, or on any private property without the consent of the owner or persons in lawful possession thereof.

(3)

To transport any loose cargo by truck or other motor vehicle within the corporate limits of the county unless said cargo is covered and secured in such manner as to prevent depositing of litter on public and private property.

(Code 1952, § 95; Ord. No. 1075, § 2, 1-27-70; Ord. No. 2058, § 1, 10-23-79)