Definitions

For the purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:

Commercial purpose. The words "commercial purpose" shall mean for the purpose of economic gain.

Commercial vehicle. The words "commercial vehicle" shall mean a vehicle that is owned or used by a business corporation, association, partnership or sole proprietorship or any other entity conducting business for a commercial purpose.

Dump. The word "dump" shall mean to dump, throw, discard, place, deposit, or dispose of.

Hazardous waste. The words "hazardous waste" shall mean solid waste, or a combination of solid waste, which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness or may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly transported, disposed of, stored, treated, or otherwise managed.

Litter. The word "litter" shall mean any garbage, rubbish, trash, refuse, can, bottle, box, container, paper, tobacco products, tire, appliance, mechanical equipment or part, building or construction material, tool, machinery, wood, motor vehicle or motor vehicle part, vessel, farm machinery or equipment, sludge from a waste treatment facility, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility, or substance in any form resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining agricultural, or governmental operations.

Motor vehicle. The words "motor vehicle" shall mean an automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck, tractor, or semitrailer combination or any other vehicle that is powered by a motor.

Owner. The term owner shall have the same meaning as provided in F.S. § 316.003(26), as amended.

Person. The word "person" shall mean any individual, firm, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or unincorporated associations.

Vessel. The word "vessel" shall mean a boat, barge, or airboat or any other vehicle used for transportation on water.

(Ord. No. 11700, § 2, 9-28-98; Ord. No. 13088, § 2, 9-24-09)