Chapter 8.20
SETTING OUT POISON
Sections:
8.20.010 Prohibited – Exceptions.
8.20.020 Exceptions designated.
8.20.010 Prohibited – Exceptions.
Hereafter it is unlawful for any person to place poison in any street, alley, avenue, park or other public place, or on any private premises; provided, however, that this chapter shall not apply to the distribution or placing of insecticides, or other poisonous preparations inside of any building for the purpose of destroying insects, rats, mice or other vermin when the same is set out or placed by professional exterminators. (Ord. 1039 § 1, 1950).
8.20.020 Exceptions designated.
Nothing in this chapter contained shall be construed as applying to the use of sprays, washes, powders or other substances used and applied as insecticides in the usual and customary manner for the control and eradication of insects and pests. (Ord. 1039 § 2, 1950).
8.20.030 Violation – Penalty.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable as set forth in MVMC 1.20.010. (Ord. 1039 § 3, 1950).