§ 4-168. Containers: unauthorized handling, moving and rummaging in prohibited.
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It shall be unlawful for any person without authority or permission from the property
owner, occupant or lessee having custody of the container to move, remove, handle,
rummage in, or to disturb the garbage or recyclable containers being used or placed
for collection as provided for by section 4-167 above. This section shall not apply to city, county, state or federal employees or
designees performing duties within the scope of their employment, except in those
instances where the said employees or designees, in the performance of their duties,
cause garbage to be strewn about and do not return it to the garbage or recyclable
retainer.