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ARTICLE VII. - LARCENY OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.

Local law · Updated October 21, 2025 · 1,422 sections

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Sec. 8-199. - Larceny.#

Any person other than the resident who has placed recyclable materials in the recycling bin who shall steal, take or carry away any recyclable material that has been placed in the recycling bin and delivered to curbside shall be guilty of larceny of the property of the town.

(Code 1970, § 8-116; Ord. No. 2016-9, 8-16-2016)

Sec. 8-200. - Municipal court.#

The municipal court of the town shall have jurisdiction over all persons charged with such larceny of the property of the town.

(Code 1970, § 8-117; Ord. No. 2016-9, 8-16-2016)

Sec. 8-201. - Penalties.#

Persons found guilty of larceny of the property of the town shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $50.00 for the first offense, not to exceed $100.00 for the second offense and not to exceed $500.00 for the third offense and each offense thereafter.

(Code 1970, § 8-118; Ord. No. 2016-9, 8-16-2016)