§ 42649.5

Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 476, Sec. 12. (AB 341) Effective January 1, 2012.
(a)This chapter does not limit the authority of a local agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local commercial solid waste recycling requirement that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this section or limit the authority of a local agency in a county with a population of less than 200,000 to require commercial solid waste recycling.
(b)This chapter does not modify, limit, or abrogate in any manner any of the following:
(1)A franchise granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.
(2)A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, or other local government agency.
(3)The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable materials.

Other sections in Chapter 12.8 - Recycling of Commercial Solid Waste

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