Diamond Bar Municipal Code Div. 3 Boxes and Chests

Any person who discards or abandons or leaves in any place accessible to children any chest or box having a capacity of 1½ cubic feet or more, which is no longer in use, which chest or box has an attached lid or door which may be opened or fastened shut by means of an attached latch, which has not had such door removed or the hinges and such portion of the lock mechanism removed to prevent latching or locking of the door, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(11.44.010), 6-27-89)

This division does not apply to any refrigerator, icebox or deep-freeze locker in current use. This chapter does not prohibit or cover any act prohibited by Penal Code § 402b or by any other state statute.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(11.44.020), 6-27-89)

If the sheriff finds any chest or box in violation of the provisions of this division, he may remove the latch so that such chest or box cannot be fastened shut, or he may remove such chest or box to a place not accessible to children. Neither of such actions bars a prosecution for violation of this division.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(11.44.030), 6-27-89)