It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 23-18.9-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-18.9 entitled "Refuse Disposal" is hereby amended to read as follows:

{ADD 23-18.9-5. Disposal of refuse at other than a licensed facility. -- ADD} (a) No person shall dispose of solid waste at other than a solid waste management facility licensed by the director.

(b) The phrase "dispose of solid waste", as prohibited herein, refers to the depositing, casting, throwing, leaving or abandoning of a quantity greater than three (3) cubic yards of solid waste. Used asphalt, concrete, Portland concrete cement, and tree stumps {ADD , and solid waste temporarily in a vehicle or proper receptacle at a licensed place of business of a licensed solid waste hauler for a period not to exceed seventy-two (72) hours ADD} shall not be considered solid waste for purposes of this act.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.