(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Litter” means material of any kind, including without limitation, garbage, trash, waste, rubbish, ashes, cans, bottles, wire, paper, cartons, boxes, automobile parts, furniture, glass the residue of foods, edibles and liquids which is being discarded, or other refuse or lawn waste or anything else of an unsightly or unsanitary nature.
(2) “Deposit” means to discard, drop, throw or place in a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away by the elements.
(3) “Litter receptacle” means a dumpster, trash, garbage, or litter can, bin, or similar container in which litter is meant to be deposited for removal.
(b) (1) No person, regardless of intent, shall deposit litter or cause litter to be deposited on any Park District property, or in or on waters of the Park District.
(2) No person shall discard litter, except to deposit litter from a picnic, camp, or other permitted activity in a litter receptacle provided for such purpose.
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree. The sentencing court may, in addition to or in lieu of the penalty provided in this subsection, require a person who violates this section to remove litter from any public or private property, or in or on waters of the Park District.
(ORC 3767.99)
(ORC 3767.99)