§ 45-42-170 — Legislative Findings

Alabama § 45-42-170

• Jurisdiction: Alabama
• Title 45: Local Laws
• Ch. 42: Limestone County
• Art. 17: Health and Environment
• Part 1: Environment
• Subpart 1: Junkyards

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The regulation of the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable motor vehicles, and other litter within the unincorporated areas of Limestone County, and licensing the operation of junkyards within the unincorporated areas of Limestone County is hereby declared to be in the public interest and necessary to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel; to protect the public investment in public highways; to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands and the environment; and to promote the conservation of natural mineral resources by encouraging recycling. The Legislature finds and declares that within the unincorporated areas of Limestone County the accumulation and storage of junk, inoperable motor vehicles, and other litter, and the operation of junkyards, any of which do not conform to the requirements of this subpart, are a public nuisance.

Legislative History

(Act 94­671, p. 1287, § 1.)