§ 12.64.030. Prohibition against littering in parks—Enforcement by citation method—Park rangers, deputy head ranger and head ranger as peace officers for purpose of enforcement.

A.

No person shall, except in the proper receptacles where these are provided by the city, place, deposit, dump or leave or cause to be placed, deposited, dumped or left, in, on or upon the grounds of any park or the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water in any park, any garbage, swill, cans, bottles, papers, refuse, trash or rubbish. Where receptacles are not so provided, all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the persons responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.

B.

No person shall bring in, place, deposit, dump or leave, or cause to be brought in, placed, deposited, dumped or left in, on or upon the grounds of any park, or the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream, or other body of water in any park, any carcass of any dead animal or any noisome, nauseous or offensive matter.

C.

This section may be enforced by the method provided for in Chapter 1.24 of this code, and Sections 853.1—853.4 inclusive of the Penal Code of California.

D.

This section shall be enforced by members of the Oakland Police Department and in addition the park rangers, deputy head ranger and head ranger of the city are designated as, given the powers of, and determined to be, peace officers for the purpose of enforcing this section in the manner set forth in Chapter 1.24 of this code and Sections 853.1—853.4 inclusive of the Penal Code of California; provided, however that neither the park rangers, deputy head ranger nor head ranger shall be considered for any purpose members of the Oakland Police Department.

(Prior code § 6-3.12)