(a) Each grantee providing solid waste handling services under a franchise agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of Division 6 of Title 4 of this Code shall pay a franchise fee to the County. The franchise fee shall be as specified in the individual Franchise Agreement or by multiplying the gross receipts less disposal charges collected by each grantee under its franchise agreement by ten percent, whichever is greater.
(b) The franchise fee as required under this section shall be paid to the County for each month within 30 days after the end of said month.
(c) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in Division 6 of Title 4 of the San Bernardino County Code, as same may be amended from time to time.
(1) Franchise agreement;
(2) Franchise fee;
(3) Grantee; and
(4) Solid waste handling services.
(Am. Ord. 4457, passed - -2023; Am. Ord. 4460, passed - -2023)