(A) A hauler which collects mixed municipal solid waste generated in the county shall obtain and maintain a base license from the base county. A hauler which collects or transports mixed municipal solid waste generated in any of the counties shall obtain and maintain a base license from the county, if the county is the hauler’s base county.
(B) All vehicles used by the hauler for the collection or transportation of mixed municipal solid waste generated within the counties shall be included in the hauler’s base license application.
(C) Each vehicle used by a hauler for the collection or transportation of mixed municipal solid waste generated within the counties shall be identified by a license decal issued for that vehicle during the current license term. The hauler must affix the decal in a conspicuous place on the left side of the cab of the vehicle for which it was issued as directed by the Department. The hauler must maintain the license decal so that it is readily visible and legible at all times. Any vehicle not bearing the required decal shall be considered unlicensed. If a vehicle is put into service during the license year, the hauler shall submit the required information for this vehicle to the base county and shall not use the vehicle to collect or transport mixed municipal solid waste within the counties until a decal has been issued and affixed to the new vehicle.
(D) The hauler shall obtain and submit certificates of insurance issued by insurers duly licensed by the state providing the following coverage, or a self-insurance plan certified by the Department of Commerce for providing equivalent coverage.
(1) Commercial general liability/professional liability with contractual liability coverage in the amount of the counties tort liability limits set forth in M.S. § 466.04 and as amended from time to time; and
(2) Automobile liability coverage in the amount of the counties tort liability limits set forth in M.S. § 466.04 and as amended from time to time; and
(3) Workers compensation insurance in statutory amount (if applicable).
(E) (1) Nothing in this provision shall prohibit a hauler from providing insurance with limits higher than the limits provided herein.
(2) All required policies shall name the Regional Hauler Licensing Board, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties as additional insureds. Before the license shall be issued, the licensee shall agree to hold the additional insured harmless and shall agree to defend and indemnify the additional insured, and the additional insured’s employees and agents, for any claims, damages, losses, and expenses related to the work under the license. The licensee’s contract of insurance shall be the primary insurance for the additional insured and the licensee or insurance company shall provide a certificate of insurance which verifies the existence of the insurance required, including provisions to hold the additional insured harmless and defend and indemnify the additional insured. All policies and certificates shall be endorsed to require that the insurer provide at least a 60-day written notice to the county prior to the effective date of policy cancellation, non-renewal or material adverse change in coverage terms. The hauler shall maintain insurance in compliance with this paragraph throughout the term of the base license.
(Ord. 4C, passed 11-14-00; Am. Ord. 85-2018, passed 6-19-18)