Nanaimo By-law 5000, s. 21(1) — Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw

Notwithstanding the preceding provisions, where any garbage, rubbish, or chattel, earth, mud, rocks, stones, logs, stumps, branches garden clippings or other things with an apparent market value of less than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) is left on any highway, such articles or things may be removed and disposed of by any person or persons authorized to do so by the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works (Bylaw 5000.048) or a Peace Officer for the City of Nanaimo. The full costs of removal or disposal shall be charged to the owner of the garbage, rubbish, abandoned or unlicenced motor vehicle or the owner of the property or contractor or any other person responsible, for which the earth, mud, rocks, stones, logs, stumps, branches, garden clippings or other things originated from.