SEC. 249.4. CIGAR AND MATTRESS FACTORIES.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of operating a cigar or mattress factory that requires a permit from the Health Department shall pay an annual fee of $20 to the Tax Collector.

   The license fees prescribed by this Section are due and payable on an annual basis commencing April 1st. Fees for new licenses issued prior to or after April 1st, or in any subsequent year, shall be prorated to April 1st, on a monthly basis.

(Amended by Ord. 242-70, App. 7/14/70)

SEC. 249.5. PET SHOPS, DOG KENNELS, HOSPITALS FOR SICK ANIMALS.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of operating a pet shop or hospital for sick animals that requires a permit from the Health Department shall pay an annual license fee of $108 to the Tax Collector.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of operating a dog kennel that requires a permit from the Health Department shall pay an annual license fee of $108 to the Tax Collector, in addition to the fee prescribed in Section 221 of Part III of this Code.

   The license fees set forth above shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*  

(Amended Ord. 531-78, App. 12/1/78; Ord. 207-93, App. 6/25/93; Ord. 238-11, File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012)

SEC. 249.6. VEHICLES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF REFUSE AND ADJUDICATION OF RATE DISPUTES.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in operating a vehicle for transportation of refuse or garbage that requires a permit from the Health Department shall pay an annual license fee to the Tax Collector as follows:

   (a)   Garbage truck, $3,268 for each vehicle.

   The license fee set forth above shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*  

   The fees prescribed by this Section are for the purpose of reimbursing the City and County of San Francisco for costs incurred in the implementation of the Mandatory Refuse Collection Program, the inspection and licensing of refuse vehicles and the adjudication of refuse collection rate disputes.

(Amended by Ord. 95-84, App. 3/8/84; Ord. 493-87, App. 12/23/87; Ord. 207-93, App. 6/25/93; Ord. 7-03, File No. 021804, App. 1/31/2003; Ord. 238-11, File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012)