(A) The Town Council has the authority under Article 13 of the Rhode Island Constitution and the Middletown Town Charter to regulate issues of solid waste, litter and pollution as a local concern.
(B) The town is committed to keeping its public and private spaces, beaches, recreational areas and parks clean, safe, healthy, and pleasant for everyone.
(C) Litter is unsightly, unclean and a significant source of pollution in the town.
(D) The Town Council intends, by the enactment of this chapter, to protect the environment and the public health, safety, and welfare of all residents and visitors by controlling and removing litter from the town to the maximum practical extent possible.
(Ord. 2019-13, passed 10-7-19)