§ 8.08.020. Pedestrian and motorist regulations.

A.

It is unlawful for any person to throw, discard, place or deposit litter in any manner or amount on any public or private property within the corporate limits of the city-county, except in containers or areas lawfully provided therefor.

B.

In the prosecution charging a violation of subsection A of this section from a motor vehicle, proof that the particular vehicle described in the complaint was the origin of the litter, together with proof that the defendant named in the complaint was at the time of such violation the registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a presumption that the registered owner was the person who committed the violation.

C.

It shall be the duty of every person distributing commercial handbills, leaflets, flyers or any other advertising and information material to take whatever measures that may be necessary to keep such materials from littering public or private property.

D.

To facilitate proper disposal of litter by pedestrians and motorists, such as publicly patronized or used establishments and institutions as may be designated by the department of public works, ("department") those establishments and institutions shall provide and regularly empty and maintain in good condition adequate containers that meet standards prescribed by the department. This requirement shall be applicable to, but not limited to, fast-food outlets, shopping centers, convenience stores, supermarkets, service stations, commercial parking lots, mobile food and drinking vendors, motels, hospitals, school and colleges.

(Ord. 453 § 2, 1993: Ord. 94 § 2(A), 1979)

( Ord. No. 15-13, § 2, 10-15-2015 )