Purpose and intent.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 9-58-1
in effectSec. 9-58-1. - Purpose and intent.
It is declared to be the purpose and intent of the city to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of its citizens, prevent the spread of disease and creation of nuisances, and to protect and enhance the quality of its environment. The purpose of this chapter is to institute and maintain a comprehensive city-wide program for tire disposal which will ensure that the storage, transportation, collection, processing, and disposal of tires does not adversely affect the health, safety, and well-being of the public and does not degrade the quality of the environment.
(Ord. No. 5334, § 1(15-46), 11-3-2009; Ord. No. 5875, § 1, 7-11-2023)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9-58TIBUTIHARE_S9-58-1PUINFetched: 10/28/2026
