68055. (a) It shall be the responsibility of any person owning or operating any establishment or public place in which litter receptacles are required by this chapter to procure, place, and maintain such receptacles at his own expense on the premises in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) The responsibility for the removal of litter […]
68055.1. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions as set forth in this section govern the construction of this chapter. (a) “Public place” means any area that is used or held out for the use of the public whether owned and operated by public or private interests, but not including indoor areas. “Indoor area” means any […]
68055.2. Litter receptacles shall be placed in all public places in the state, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) Drive-in restaurants and fast food outlets. (b) Gasoline service stations. (c) Shopping centers. (d) Grocery stores. (e) Boat launching and takeout areas. (f) Boat moorage and fueling stations. (g) Public piers. (h) Parks and campgrounds. (i) Beaches. (j) Outdoor parking lots which have a […]
68055.3. Placement of litter receptacles shall be in conformance with laws, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations pertaining to fire, safety, public health, or welfare. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 364.)
68055.5. (a) No person shall damage, deface, abuse, or misuse any litter receptacle so as to interfere with its proper function or to detract from its proper appearance. (b) No person shall deposit leaves, clippings, prunings, or gardening refuse in any litter receptacle required pursuant to this chapter. (c) No person shall deposit household solid waste in any […]
68055.7. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to punishment by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) upon a first conviction, not less than two hundred dollars ($200) nor […]
68055.9. The penalties which may be levied for littering in this state shall be prominently posted throughout the state. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 364.)
