Oakland Municipal Code Art. III Illegal Dumping and Littering as Unlawful and Public Nuisance

A. It is unlawful and a violation of this Code and this Chapter for any person to illegally dump or not dispose of waste matter, or cause waste matter not to be disposed of as otherwise provided by this Code or State or Federal law.

B. It is unlawful to hire a person to dispose of waste matter who is not legally authorized to dispose of waste matter in the City.

C. It is unlawful and a violation of this Code for any person owning or otherwise in possession or control of any real property within the City to permit or allow waste matter from such property to be illegally dumped.

D. A violation of this Chapter shall be subject to enforcement through criminal prosecution, civil action, administrative citation, and civil penalties, as provided for herein.

(Ord. No. 13195, § 1, 10-15-2013)

The City Council hereby declares and finds that illegal dumping and littering are public nuisances subject to abatement, remedies, and penalties according to the provisions and procedures contained in this Code and this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 13195, § 1, 10-15-2013)

A. Illegal Dumping is a Misdemeanor. Illegal dumping on any public or private property is a misdemeanor violation of this Code and this Chapter, in addition to any State law Penal Code violations and any administrative or civil penalties.

B. Littering is an Infraction. Littering on any public or private property of another is an infraction violation of this Code and this Chapter, in addition to any State law Penal Code violations and any administrative or civil penalties.

(Ord. No. 13195, § 1, 10-15-2013)