(a) This chapter does not limit the authority of a local governmental agency to adopt, implement, or enforce a local organic waste recycling requirement, or a condition imposed upon a self-hauler, that is more stringent or comprehensive than the requirements of this chapter.
(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, city and county, or other local governmental agency.
(2) A contract, license, or permit to collect solid waste previously granted or extended by a city, county, city or county, or other local governmental agency.
(3) The existing right of a business to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials.
(c) Notwithstanding any other requirement of this chapter, nothing in this chapter modifies, limits, or abrogates the authority of a local jurisdiction with respect to land use, zoning, or facility siting decisions by or within that local jurisdiction.
(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 727, Sec. 1. (AB 1826) Effective January 1, 2015.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018