Bill > HB1421

This bill establishes comprehensive litter abatement and control requirements for Tipton County, Tennessee, defining key terms like "garbage" and "litter" as solid waste that is not properly contained or disposed of. The bill mandates that all residents, businesses, property owners, and event organizers are responsible for maintaining a clean environment by properly disposing of refuse, preventing litter from circulating freely, and keeping properties free of waste. Specific requirements include using closed and secured containers for household waste, maintaining clean loading docks, keeping vacant lots and areas around private dwellings litter-free, and prohibiting dumping in public spaces like streams, streets, and sewers. Commercial establishments must use dumpsters properly, and construction sites must frequently remove refuse. The bill also restricts placing advertisements on public property and requires vehicle contents to be secured. Violations can result in fines ranging from $25 to $50 per day until the issue is remedied, and the act will only take effect if approved by a two-thirds vote of the Tipton County legislative body, emphasizing local control over these environmental regulations.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1421&ga=114