Want to dump toxic waste or abuse your spouse? got $50?

blindboy · Post by **blindboy** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 7:05 pm

Check this out
I know this is slightly old news but I still find it facinating.

Examples of ordinances for which a city may only fine an offender $50:

Neighborhood protection Code violations related to neighborhood maintenance (parking junk cars in the yard indefinitely, excessive trash in the yard, dangerous housing, etc.)
Building code violations (failure to get a building permit, etc.)
Animal control violations (vicious animal assaults, rabies vaccination and health issues, and nuisance violations)

Historic preservation Illegal demolition of historic significant structures protected by zoning

Environmental protection Hazardous waste
Illegal dumps and landfills
Violation of dump and landfill regulations
Quality of life issues: illegal dumps, storage
Dumping tires and other debris that collects water, creating a mosquito hazard

Environmental regulation Unsafe structures
Land/waterway abuse
Violation of environmental codes
Violation of subdivision controls
Violation of flood control regulations
Inadequate excavation safety
Failure to control noise
Failure to control smoke and plant emissions
Clearcutting of trees

Domestic violence and abuse Threatening victim safety
Violation of Domestic Abuse Protective Orders

Fire safety regulation Inadequate location of fire protection and hydrants
Unsafe structures
Illegal burning
Inadequate fire protection access (blocking fire exits, locking fire doors etc.)

Alcohol-related offenses Sales to teenagers and minors
Proximity to churches, schools and residential areas
Illegal hours of operation
Violation of zoning regulations
Violation of park regulations

Adult establishments Proximity to churches, schools and residential areas
Violation of zoning regulation/districts
Illegal hours of operation
Inadequate noise and traffic control

Health and safety regulation Unsafe food preparation
Violation of disease containment regulations

School environment Unauthorized adults on campus
Loitering

junkie christ · Post by **junkie christ** » Sun Oct 19, 2003 7:09 pm

im pretty sure most of the fluids that come out of my body are on the controlled substance or toxic waste list.
ill be happy to provide samples if you pay the fines.....

iblis · Post by **iblis** » Fri Oct 24, 2003 12:16 am

So, you could dump toxic waste on your spouse and only be fined $100?

Spiffy.