(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BOARD. The Board of Commissioners.
SOLID WASTE. All describable and non- describable solid and semisolid waste, except human sewage and its products, but including: garbage; rubbish; ashes; dead animals; and solid commercial, industrial, and institutional waste.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE. Any person, persons, or corporations who, for a consideration, shall offer to remove solid waste from any residence, apartment, condominium, business, or industry in the county.
(B) No person, firm, or corporation shall operate a SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE in the county without first obtaining a nonexclusive permit from the Board; provided, no city or town in the county which provides SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE shall be required to obtain a permit hereunder.
(C) (1) For a permit to be issued under the terms of this section, there is hereby established an annual fee of $500 for each permit.
(2) The foregoing, notwithstanding, a permit fee of $250 shall be assessed for calendar year 1991, with permits to be obtained not later than July 1, 1991; provided, no permit fee shall be charged an applicant for a calendar year 1991 permit if the applicant is the holder of a valid and current solid waste disposal permit issued by Clark County.
(D) The Board shall, from time to time, establish rules and regulations pertaining to solid waste and its disposal; which rules and regulations, upon their adoption, shall be deemed a part of this section.
(E) Any person, firm, or corporation who shall be required to obtain a permit hereunder, but who shall fail to apply therefor on or before January 15 of each calendar year, shall be assessed a late application fee of $150; which late application fee shall be in addition to any fine which may be assessed for a violation of the terms and provisions of this section.
(Ord. 1991-4, passed 6-1-1991) Penalty, see § 50.99