6-18-6. Possession or use of glass containers on lands open to public access prohibited.

 

(1) (a) Except for containers for medicinal substances contained in a first-aid kit or prescribed by a licensed physician, and except as provided under subdivision (1)(b) of this section, no person shall possess or use glass containers on lands open to public access located within Tooele County.

(b) A person engaged in removing glass previously discarded by others and found on lands open to public access may not be charged with a violation of this section on the basis of possession of glass, if while upon said lands, he or she transports the removed glass securely in a trash container.

(2) (a) A violation of this section shall be an infraction and each violation may be prosecuted as a separate offense.

(b) Each violation shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.

(3) For purposes of this section:

(a) "Lands open to public access" means land owned by Tooele County, the State of Utah, or the federal government located within Tooele County that is reserved for public use, including, but not limited to public parks, trails, recreation centers, and campgrounds.  (Ord. 2008-16, 7/15/08)