The sweeping, dumping, placing or depositing of papers, trash or refuse of any kind into or onto the streets, alleys, curbs or sidewalks of the city is hereby declared to constitute a nuisance and is hereby prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit or dump or place any papers, trash or refuse of any kind into or onto the streets, alleys, curbs or sidewalks of the city. Any person running, operating, or in charge of any store, place of business or residence shall be liable and responsible for the violation of this section and shall see that any and all persons in his employment refrain from doing the acts herein prohibited, and any owner, manager or employer who knowingly permits any employee to violate any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offense hereunder, and any employee or other person who violates the provisions of this section shall also be guilty of an offense.
(Prior Code, § 17-7; Ord. of 7-23-1935)
State law reference(s)—Texas Litter Abatement Act, Texas Health and Safety Code ch. 365.