§ 8.06.320. Vehicle inspection and tags.

(a)

All vehicles and other equipment used in the collection and subsequent transportation, and disposal of commercial debris in the city shall be inspected as often as the administrator deems necessary and at such times and places as shall be designated by the administrator. No vehicle shall be used in the collection and subsequent transportation, and/or disposal of debris waste within the city unless it carries a current, unrevoked tag or decal issued by the city authorizing such activity. The administrator shall provide for each vehicle operated by franchisee, a durable tag or decal upon payment of the applicable fee. Such tag or decal shall be securely fastened and maintained by the franchisee on each vehicle so as to be clearly visible. The administrator may suspend the tag or decal of any vehicle that fails to meet the requirements of this section, and such vehicle shall not be used for the collection and subsequent transportation or disposal of refuse until the tag or decal has been reinstated by the administrator. In the event any vehicle fails to meet the requirements of this chapter, or in the event any vehicle becomes temporarily or permanently inoperable or unavailable, the franchisee may transfer the vehicle's tag or decal to another vehicle to be operated by franchisee, which vehicle has passed inspection and does meet the requirements of this section. The franchisee must notify the administrator of any changes to its vehicles or tags.

(b)

All trucks and containers used in the collection, removal, transportation or storage of commercial debris in the city shall be subject to inspection by the public works department for the purpose of determining whether or not the trucks and containers comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 17341 through 17345.

(Ord. 732B §1(part), 2003)