§ 34-3-103. USE OF WATERTIGHT BOXES.

(a)

Authorized. Section 34-3-102 of this title may not be construed to prevent the use of watertight boxes or other watertight receptacles in privies, water closets, and outhouses.

(b)

Conditions.

(1)

A watertight box or other receptacle shall be emptied by the occupant.

(2)

The party occupying premises with a watertight box or receptacle shall have it emptied in a timely manner in order to prevent:

(i)

Surface overflows of sewage waste; or

(ii)

Sewage backups in premises.

(c)

Penalty. An owner who does not have a watertight box or receptacle emptied on notice from the county or the Director of Environmental Protection and Sustainability is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $1,000.

(1988 Code, § 35-73) (Bill No. 126, 1990, § 2, 9-28-1990; Bill No. 26-01, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 82-06, § 3, 8-24-2006; Bill No. 122-10, § 14, 1-16-2011)