(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) No person, without the specific written consent of the Director shall bring into, leave behind, or dump any materials of any kind in the park except the refuse, ashes, garbage, and other materials arising from the normal use of enjoyment of a picnic, camp, or other permitted activity and such materials shall be deposited in receptacles or pits provided for such purpose. Nor shall the same be left or deposited outside or near the parks so as to pollute the land, waters, or air coursing through or over the parks or otherwise to interface with proper use or enjoyment of the parks. No bottles, cans, refuse, or foreign materials of any description shall be deposited or thrown in any of the streams, waterways, ponds, or lakes located in any of the parks.
(ORC 1531.29)