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Town of Collins, NY
Erie County
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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Collins 4-6-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Appearance ticket — See Ch. 8.
Solid waste — See Ch. 253.
This chapter may be cited as the "Garbage Burning Local Law of Town of Collins."
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
GARBAGE
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation and cooking and serving of food.
Causing, suffering, allowing open burning of garbage, plastics, tires, chemicals and oil-based products in the Town of Collins, outside the Village of Gowanda, is prohibited.
Each violation of § 137-3 shall constitute a violation pursuant to the Penal Law. The fine for a first violation under this chapter shall be $75, the fine for a second violation $150, and a fine of $300 for subsequent violation.
[Amended 8-2-1999 by L.L. No. 1-1999]
A Code Enforcement Officer, constable, police officer or any other peace office may enforce this chapter by issuance of appearance ticket.
This chapter shall become effective on May 1, 1998, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State.