(a) No person shall, regardless of intent, throw, drop, discard, place or deposit litter or cause litter to be thrown, dropped, discarded, placed or deposited on any public property, on private property not owned by him, or in or on waters of the State, the Municipality or waters not owned by him, unless the person has:
(1) Been directed to do so by a public official as part of a litter collection drive.
(2) Thrown, dropped, discarded, placed or deposited the litter in a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away by the elements; or
(3) Been issued a permit or license covering the litter pursuant to Ohio R.C. Chapter 3734 or 6111.
(b) As used in this section, "litter" means garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature.
(ORC 3767.32)
(c) No person shall cause or allow litter to be collected or remain in any place to the damage or prejudice of others or of the public, or unlawfully obstruct, impede, divert, corrupt or render unwholesome or impure, any natural watercourse.
(d) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree. The sentencing court may, in addition to or in lieu of the penalty provided in this subsection require a person who violates subsection (a) hereof to remove litter from any public or private property, or in or on any waters.
(e) Special clean up days are exempted.
(f) Whoever violates subsection (c) hereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 1991-75. Passed 5-28-91.)
(Ord. 1991-75. Passed 5-28-91.)