Today's Law As Amended


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AB-260 State highways: litter control.(2003-2004)



As Amends the Law Today


SECTION 1.

 Section 91.5 of the Streets and Highways Code is amended to read:

91.5.
 (a) The department may enter into an agreement to accept funds, materials, equipment, or services from any person for maintenance or roadside enhancement, including the cleanup and abatement of litter, of a section of a state highway. The department and the sponsoring person may specify in the agreement the level of maintenance that will be performed.
(b) The director may authorize a courtesy sign. These courtesy signs shall be consistent with existing code provisions and department rules and regulations concerning signs.

SEC. 2.

 Section 91.6 is added to the Streets and Highways Code, to read:

91.6.
 The department shall, within its maintenance programs relating to litter cleanup and abatement, assign a high priority to litter deposited along state highway segments adjoining storm drains, streams, rivers, waterways, beaches, the ocean, and other environmentally sensitive areas. The department may use litter traps in drains and any other effective technology in carrying out these responsibilities.