(A) The storage, collection, and disposal of solid waste within the area of jurisdiction of this chapter in a manner not permitted by this chapter, or state and federal laws and regulations is prohibited. A violation of this chapter shall subject the offender ‘to criminal prosecution, assessment of a civil penalty, or other legal action as more particularly set forth in this chapter.
(B) Littering within the area of jurisdiction of Davidson County of this chapter is prohibited. A violation of this section shall subject the offender to criminal prosecution, assessment of a civil penalty, or other legal action as more particularly set forth in this chapter.
(C) No person shall place, solicit, or knowingly permit the placing of solid waste on property which a person owns or leases, unless the solid waste is generated on the premises and stored as provided in this chapter or unless the property has been approved as a solid waste disposal site pursuant to this chapter or the laws and regulations of the state. A violation of this section shall subject the offender to criminal prosecution, assessment of a civil penalty, or other legal action as more particularly set forth in this chapter.
(D) By the authority of the provisions of G.S. § 153A-140, the unlawful storage, accumulation, or presence of solid waste on public or private property in the area of jurisdiction of this chapter in an amount exceeding 50 pounds or 100 cubic feet is hereby claimed and declared, subject to the limitations set forth in G .S. Chapter 106, Article 57, to be a public nuisance. The public nuisance shall be abated as provided in this chapter.
(Ord. passed 6-26-01; Ord. passed 2-25-14) Penalty, see § 50.99