(a) No person, regardless of intent, shall deposit litter or cause litter to be deposited on any public property, on private property not owned by him, or in or on waters of the State, or Municipality, unless one of the following applies:
(1) The person is directed to do so by a public official as part of a litter collection drive;
(2) Except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, the person deposits the litter in a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away by the elements;
(3) The person is 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 being the owner, lessee or occupant of any property within the City, shall permit the premises under his control to become a public nuisance by reason of accumulation of debris, junk, abandoned vehicles, or mechanical equipment or other offensive materials thereon, contrary to the health, safety and welfare of City residents.
(Ord. 66-20. Passed 7-14-66.)
(d) Whoever violates subsection (a) hereof, 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 subsection (a) hereof to remove litter from any public or private property, or in or on any waters. (ORC 3767.99(C))
(e) Whoever violates subsection (c) hereof is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.