ORDINANCE NO. BL2003-94


An ordinance amending Section 10.20.300 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to prohibit the collection of garbage between the hours of eleven p.m. and seven a.m., and to include a permit forfeiture provision for multiple violations of the hours of collection restriction.


BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Section 10-20-300 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same is hereby amended by deleting the provisions of subsection E.1. in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new subsection E.1.:

“1. No person shall empty or remove any containers used for the accumulation or handling of garbage or rubbish between the hours of eleven p.m. and seven a.m. Should any holder of a private collection permit be found guilty of violating this provision more than twice, said permit shall be revoked and said permit holder shall not be eligible to reapply for a private collection permit for a period of one year from the date or revocation.”

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its enactment, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Ludye Wallace

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Introduced: December 2, 2003
Passed First Reading: December 2, 2003
Referred to: Public Works Committee
Deferred: December 16, 2003
Deferred: January 20, 2004
Deferred: February 3, 2004
Deferred Indefinitely: February 17, 2004
Withdrawn: August 21, 2007