Title 11 - Peace, Morals and Safety

11.12.060 Criminal Littering.

Except as provided in Section 112.1 of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, 52nd Edition, prepared and published in book form by the League of Kansas Municipalities, Topeka, Kansas, criminal littering is intentionally or recklessly depositing or causing to be deposited any object or substance into, upon or about:

1. A.
   Any public street, highway, alley, road, right-of-way, park or other public place, or any lake, stream, watercourse, or other body of water, except by direction of some public officer or employee authorized by law or ordinance to direct or permit such acts; or
2. B.
   Any private property without the consent of the owner or occupant of such property.
3. C.
   Upon a first conviction, a fine shall be imposed of no less than $250 nor more than $1,000; upon a second conviction, a fine shall be imposed of no less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000; and upon a third or subsequent conviction, a fine shall be imposed of no less than $2,000 nor more than $4,000. In addition to any fines imposed pursuant to this subsection, a person convicted of littering shall be required to pick up litter for a time prescribed by and a place within the city limits of Overland Park, Kansas.

(History: Ord. POC-3505 §1, 2026; Ord. POC-2499 §2, 2004; POC-1801 §7, 93; POC-625 §31, 72; POC-598 §31)(State Law: K.S.A. 21-5815)

Effective on: 1/1/1901