Borough of New Hope, PA Chapter 180 Littering

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of New Hope 8-19-1968 by Ord. No. 180 (Ch. 6, Part 2 of the 1990 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Solid wastē — See Ch. 223.

§ 180-1 Littering prohibited.

The throwing, dumping and dropping of any garbage, bottles, cans, rubbish, wire, glass, paper, or other refuse, or wood or cardboard cartons on the public sidewalks, streets or other public places of the Borough of New Hope and subject to the jurisdiction of the Borough is hereby prohibited.

§ 180-2 Violations and penalties.

[Amended 8-13-1990 by Ord. No. 1990-2; 6-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-08]

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, before any District Justice, be sentenced to pay a minimum fine of $50 and up to and not exceeding $600 and costs, or in default of payment thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.