New Franklin Purpose of Article: Violations as Nuisance: Exemptions ordinance (§ 705.140)

The standards and regulations established in this Article are deemed to be consistent with the preservation of the public health and safety and to fulfill the obligations of the City with respect to State and Federal law and all rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The discharge into any sewer in the City of any substance which exceeds the limitations set forth in this Article or in any manner fails to conform to this Article is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and a violation of this Code. Any waste discharge to an open watercourse by a commercial, industrial or other entity that is regulated by or under order of an agency of the State of Missouri will be exempt from the provisions of this Article, if such regulations or orders are being met.