Chapter V · Public Offenses

Article 6. Hazardous Materials

Sections 5-601 to 5-604 · 4 sections

5-601 Hazardous material defined.

As used in this article, hazardous materials means any substance that due to its nature may cause injury upon contact therewith, or shall be extremely volatile, flammable or radioactive.

5-602 Transportation of hazardous materials.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or other entity to park, house, store or permit to remain upon any public street, alley, park, or upon private property within the city, any vehicle, trailer or container, which shall be used to transport hazardous materials, unless such vehicle, trailer or container shall be attended at all times by the driver thereof or other responsible party.

5-603 Exceptions.

The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following:

(a)Any container which shall have a capacity of one hundred fifty (150) gallons or less which shall be used for the purpose of supplying fuel for the vehicle on which it is mounted.

(b)To vehicles, trailers, containers or tanks containing anhydrous ammonia or other material primarily used by farmers for fertilizer purposes when such vehicles, trailers, containers or tanks are parked or housed upon property designated for the placement of such vehicle, trailer, container or tank by any farmers cooperative, elevator company or farm supply store located within the city limits.

5-604 Penalty.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating this article shall upon conviction be fined an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both so fined and imprisoned.