§ 16-9. Littering in drainage ditches and on public streets.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, throw, place or otherwise dispose of cut grass, weeds, trees or tree limbs, trash, garbage or other debris in any drainage ditch, canal or drainage catch basin or pedestrian walkway in Jefferson Parish.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, throw, place or otherwise dispose of cut grass, weeds, trees or tree limbs, trash, garbage or other debris on any public street, right-of-way or pedestrian walkway in Jefferson Parish by the use of a leaf blower, rake, broom or any other means, unless such debris is immediately thereafter removed from the street and containerized for composting or for proper removal and disposal in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances.

(c)

The provisions of this section may be enforced by the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputies, and state or federal enforcement officials.

(Ord. No. 22100, § 1, 1-21-04)