“Littering” – disposing of small quantities (less than 4 cubic feet) of solid waste in an unapproved site or in a
manner that does not protect the environment.
“Medical Waste” – any waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings
or animals, in research pertaining thereto, or in the testing of biological, including but not limited to: surgical
instruments, gloves, needles used to give shots, draw blood, cultures and swabs, body parts or fluids, and
lancets.
“Nuisance” – activity by one person which unreasonably obstructs the use and enjoyment of property by
another person; that which disturbs one in possession of property from its ordinary use or occupation due to
physical intrusion by smoke, odors, noise, vibration, actual or threatened contamination, visual obstructions,
or the like.
“Nuisance per se” – a condition which is considered to be a nuisance at all times and under all
circumstances.
“Occupant” – the person who occupies and/or has the use of a parcel of real property and any buildings and
appurtenances thereon.
“Owner” – the actual owner of a parcel of real property and any buildings and appurtenances thereon, or the
agent of the owner in charge of said property.
“Open Burning” – Open burning is the burning of materials where the smoke, gasses, chemicals, and other
products from the burning enters the air directly, without first going through a chimney, flue, vent, or other
similar path. For example, a burn barrel or outside fire pit.
“Person” – a natural person , a corporation, institution or other entity.
“Pollution” – the discharge or disposal of any waste, rubbish, garbage, junk, trash, sewage, or other harmful
or unsightly substance into water or air or onto any lands. Includes possession or use of a pesticide in
violation of the provisions of Section 49-11 of this Chapter.
“Recreation Area” – an area used by the Tribal Membership and/or the general public for recreation,
including areas around lakes, streams and rivers, and campgrounds.
“Residential Waste” – waste generated by residential household, normally consisting primarily of kitchen
waste, discarded retail packaging, diapers, used paper products and the like.
“Septic Waste” – human waste, primarily collected in septic tanks and sewage facilities.
“Solid Waste” – all garbage, refuse, trash, rubbish, yard waste, dead animals and animal wastes,
construction and demolition materials, and solid materials generated from residential, commercial or
industrial activities. Includes combustible and non-combustible refuse, paper, wood, metal, glass, cloth,
ashes, lumber and concrete.
“Tribe” – as used in this Code means the Spokane Tribe of Indians or an agency of the Spokane Tribe of
Indians.
Section 2 Pollution Prohibited
49-2.01 Pollution Prohibited
Except as otherwise provided, no person shall cause any pollution within the exterior boundaries of the
Spokane Indian Reservation, or outside of the Reservation in a manner, which allows pollution to come onto
the Reservation.
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Revised Spokane Law & Order Code, 5/14/2013