(a) Prohibitions. hen waste or recyclables have been set out for collection, except for law enforcement officers, no person who is not the owner or lessee of the premises shall open any closed waste or trash receptacle, cart, can, bin or bag for the purpose of picking through or removing any item from said closed receptacle, cart, can, bin or bag, nor shall any item be removed from a recycling bin or container.
(b) Penalties. Whoever violates this section is guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor, and in addition to any other penalties allowed by law, the Court shall fine the person as follows:
(1) On a first offense, not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00);
(2) On a second offense within one year, not less than fifty dollars ($50.00);
(3) On a third offense within one year, not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00);
(4) On a fourth offense within one year, not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00);
(5) On a fifth offense within one year, not less than four hundred dollars ($400.00);
(6) On a sixth offense within two years, not less than six hundred dollars ($600.00);
(7) On a seventh offense within two years, not less than eight hundred dollars ($800.00);
(8) On an eighth offense or higher within two years, not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
(Ord. 89-86. Adopted 12/28/89; Ord. 2023-38. Adopted 12/28/23; Em. Ord. 2024-01. Adopted 02/08/24; Ord. 2024-02. Adopted 02/22/24)