§ 22-126. Definitions; scope.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this division, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context of their usage clearly indicates another meaning:

Act means the Texas Clean Air Act, V.T.C.A., Health and Safety Code, ch. 382, as may be amended from time to time.

" Air contaminant " means particulate matter, radioactive material, dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, vapor, or odor, including any combination of those items, produced by processes other than natural.

" Air pollution " means the presence in the atmosphere of one or more air contaminants or combination of air contaminants in such concentration and of such duration that:

(1)

Are or may tend to be injurious to or to adversely affect human health or welfare, animal life, vegetation, or property; or

(2)

Interfere with the normal use or enjoyment of animal life, vegetation, or property.

(b)

Scope. This article shall not be applicable to a facility that is owned and operated by the State of Texas or the United States of America.

(Ord. No. 2015-11-16B, § 2(Exh. A), 11-16-2015)