Section 67-16-9 - Litter receptacles; placement. - New Mexico Statutes

67-16-9. Litter receptacles; placement.

The department shall establish reasonable guidelines for the number, placement and maintenance of receptacles in cooperation with the persons in control of any property that is open to the public. The department shall consider, among other public places, the public highways of the state, all parks, campgrounds, trailer parks, drive-in restaurants, construction sites, gasoline service stations, shopping centers, retail store parking lots, parking lots of industrial and business firms, marinas, boating areas, public and private piers, beaches and bathing areas. Litter receptacles shall be maintained in a manner to prevent overflow or spillage from the receptacles.