GLASS-FREE ZONE.

Madison General Ordinances § 23.36

in effect

23.36 - GLASS-FREE ZONE. There is hereby established a Glass-Free Zone within the City of Madison consisting of all land within the portion of the City described in Section 23.36(1)(c). No person shall possess any glass container on City-owned property within the Glass-Free Zone. This section shall only be operative on the days and during the times established by resolution. (1) Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following words or terms have the meaning set forth below: (a) "City-owned Property" means real property owned by the City of Madison, including but not limited to, rights-of-way, streets, sidewalks, alleys, parks, parking lots and buildings. (b) "Glass Container" means a container of any configuration, with a capacity when empty of more than one-half (0.5) ounce, that is made of glass, crystal, ceramic, or any other material likely to shatter when dropped onto or struck by harder material. (c) "Glass-Free Zone" means the portion of the City specifically described in the authorizing resolution. (2) Operative Date And Times. (a) This section shall only be operative on the days and during the times established by resolution. The resolution shall specifically state the date(s), time(s), and geographic boundaries of the Glass-Free Zone. (b) The City Clerk shall cause notice of adoption of the resolution to be made by publication in the same manner as notice is given of the adoption of an ordinance. The notice shall include a diagram setting forth the boundaries of the Glass-Free Zone. (3) Penalty. Enforcement of this chapter shall be done in the least intrusive manner practical under the circumstances. A law enforcement officer may confiscate any glass container possessed in violation of this Ordinance. Any person violating this Ordinance shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200). (Sec. 23.36 Cr. by Ord. 13,438, 10-7-03)

Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH23OFAGPUPO_23.36GLEEZOFetched: 11/1/2026