It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation not authorized by the town and not under contract with the owner or occupant of any premises to remove any item placed for recyclable collection, including all recyclable materials placed in or adjacent to a curbside recycling container. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $500 for each offense.
(`77 Code, § 55.03) (Am. Ord. 1997-1, passed 1-20-97)