HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 84.02 Prescribing a cover over garbage and refuse during transportationORDINANCE NO, 84.02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, PRESCRIBING A COVER FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE
WHEREAS the Town Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, has determined
that a great amount of litter have landed on the public roadways throughout
the Town limits from open vehicles transporting trash; and
WHEREAS said litter and debris constitute a potential health hazard and
are unsightly; and
WHEREAS it is necessary to provide by this Ordinance to improve and
maintain clean streets, alleys and avenues of the Town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
ARIZONA as follows:
Section 1. It shall be illegal to transport garbage, or refuse within the
Town limits in an open vehicle unless the garbage, or refuse is in a closed
container, or unless there is a tarpaulin or other cover completely covering
the top, sides, front and rear of the garbage, or refuse.
Section 2. Any violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor,
and shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ( $ 1,000.00)
or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment.
Section 3. WHEREAS the immediate operation of the provisions of this
Ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and
safety of the Town of Marana, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and
this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
adoption and approval by the Town Council of Marana.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona
this 14th day of May , 1984.
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