THE NEW BRAUNFELS DISPOSABLE CONTAINER ORDINANCE NO. 2011-65 PROVIDES IN PART:
It shall be unlawful for anyone to use, carry or possess food or beverages in a disposable container on or in the public waters of the Guadalupe River or Comal River and
each person is limited to one (1) cooler in accordance with Subsection (a)(1).
Disposable container means a receptacle designed to be used once, then thrown away . . . including
metal and aluminum cans,
glass containers,
Styrofoam cups and containers,
cardboard containers,
paper sacks, boxes,
paper napkins and towels, and
plastic containers and utensils.
Any person who shall violate this provision shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00. This Ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2012.
Examples of Disposable Containers (prohibited on rivers)
Examples of Non-Disposable Containers (approved for and encouraged on rivers)
I really appricitate this ordinance personally because it will help to keep the rivers clean and neat and for the betterment of the enviornment of the river. This is really a great step by the government. I am one of the supporters many will disagree with me i know but frankly this is great step. You must read latest comal river rules and update your blog...
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