Ohio law bans depositing litter on public property, on private property you don't own, or in state waters (ORC 3767.32). Canton adds local penalties: a $150 first-offense ticket, at least $500 for a second, and a $500-minimum cleanup charge that can become a property lien.
Illegal dumping is prohibited statewide by Ohio Revised Code 3767.32, which bars any person, regardless of intent, from depositing litter on public property, on private property not owned by the person, or in or on state waters. The City of Canton enforces this locally: a first illegal-dumping offense brings a $150 ticket, a second within two years at least $500, and a third is a misdemeanor requiring community service. When the city removes improperly disposed waste, it can charge the owner a minimum $500 fee and place a lien on the property if unpaid within 30 days. County roadsides and sites are patrolled by the Sheriff and Health Department.
State littering is a criminal offense under ORC 3767.32; Canton fines escalate from $150 to $500-plus, with cleanup costs of at least $500 recoverable as a property lien.
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