§ 16-65. Prohibition against littering public or private property or waters.

It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to dump, deposit, throw, or leave or to cause or permit the dumping, depositing, placing, throwing or leaving of litter on any public or private property in the City of Temple or any waters in the City of Temple unless:

(1)

The property is designated by the state or by any of its agencies or political subdivisions for the disposal of such litter, and such person is authorized by the proper public authority to use such property;

(2)

The litter is placed into a receptacle or container installed on such property; or

(3)

The person is the owner or tenant in lawful possession of such property, or has first obtained consent of the owner or tenant in lawful possession, or unless the act is done under the personal direction of the owner or tenant, all in a manner consistent with the public welfare.

(Ord. of 5-3-2010, § 3)