HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-026The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law 2017-026
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-101, regulating
the dumping, disposing and removing of refuse,
debris, litter and other waste materials on lands within
the Municipality of Clarington.
Whereas the debris from the large scale release of balloons poses a threat to the
environment;
And Whereas protecting our environment is everyone's responsibility;
And Whereas the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend
Clarington's Littering By-law 2003-101 to clarify that littering includes large scale
release of balloons;
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Section 1 of By-law 2003-101 be amended by adding the following
definition:
"Balloon Release" means the release of 10 or more balloons filled with
lighter -than -air gasses within a 24-hour period.
2. That the definition of "litter" in Section 1 o By-law 2003-101 be amended to
add "balloon releases" to the end.
Passed this 20th day of March, 2017.
Adrian Foster, Mayor
"Ann eentree, Vunicipal Clerk