SEC. 68.601. PURPOSE.

   This Chapter implements Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Part 13 of Division 104 of the California Health and Safety Code (beginning at section 117400) concerning septic tank, chemical toilet, cesspool and sewage seepage pit cleaning, and the transport and disposal of cleanings. This chapter is intended to protect public health and comfort and the environment.

(Added by Ord. No. 10104 (N.S.), effective 1-7-11; amended by Ord. No. 10238 (N.S.), effective 1-4-13; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

SEC. 68.601.1. DEFINITIONS.

   "DEPARTMENT" shall mean the Department of Environmental Health and Quality.

   "DIRECTOR" shall mean the Director of Environmental Health.

   The phrase "SEPTIC TANK, CHEMICAL TOILET, CESSPOOL, OR SEWAGE SEEPAGE PIT" shall be construed to include those things, and any place in which spilled sewage collects, and all other places or means of sewage disposal other than regular sewage treatment plants and collection systems operated by a political subdivision and holding a valid permit from the State of California.

   "SEWAGE" means sewage, constituent parts of sewage, treated sewage, effluents containing sewage, or any other liquid waste contained in or removed from a septic tank, chemical toilet, cesspool, or sewage seepage pit.

   A "SEWAGE PUMPING VEHICLE" shall mean any vehicle used for the collection and transportation of sewage.

   "REGISTRATION" is an authorization issued by the department to engage in the cleaning of septic tanks, chemical toilets, cesspools, or sewage seepage pits and the transport and disposal of cleanings.

(Amended by Ord. No. 5001 (N.S.), effective 12-1-77; amended by Ord. No. 7428 (N.S.), effective 2-4-88; amended by Ord. No. 8477 (N.S.), adopted 11-8-94, operative 1-1-95; amended by Ord. No. 10104 (N.S.), effective 1-7-11; amended by Ord. No. 10519 (N.S.), effective 2-9-18; amended by Ord. No. 10709 (N.S.), effective 1-15-21; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)

   Cross reference(s)--Definitions, § 12.101 et seq.

SEC. 68.601.2. DEPARTMENT TO ENFORCE PROHIBITION ON SEWAGE HAULING AND DISPOSAL BY UNREGISTERED PERSONS.

   The Director shall implement this Chapter and Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Part 13 of Division 104 of the California Health and Safety Code. Pursuant to section 117435 of the Health and Safety Code, the Director may require compliance with the terms and conditions set out in this Chapter, and such additional terms and conditions as he deems necessary for the protection of human health and comfort, as conditions of approval for any application for registration. Pursuant to section 117450 of the Health and Safety Code, the Director may issue such additional orders and directions to specific persons subject to this Chapter as determined necessary under the circumstances to protect human health and comfort.

(Added by Ord. No. 10104 (N.S.), effective 1-7-11; amended by Ord. No. 10519 (N.S.), effective 2-9-18; amended by Ord. No. 10709 (N.S.), effective 1-15-21; amended by Ord. No. 10927 (N.S.), effective 1-10-25)