a. Violation of any provision of subsections 11-6.1 through 11-6.6 shall constitute grounds for issuance of a notice of violation and assessment of a fine by the City or designated enforcement agency. Enforcement actions under this chapter include issuance of an administrative citation and assessment of a fine in accordance with Section 1-9.

b. Education Period for Noncompliance. Beginning June 1, 2022, and through December 31, 2023, the City or designated enforcement agency will conduct inspections, route reviews, waste evaluations, and compliance reviews, depending on the type of regulated entity, to determine compliance. If the City or designated enforcement agency determines that self-hauler, contractor, tier one commercial edible food generator, tier two commercial edible food generator, food recovery service, food recovery organization, or other entity is not in compliance, it shall provide educational materials to the entity describing its obligations under this chapter and a notice that compliance is required as of January 1, 2022, and that violations may be subject to administrative civil penalties starting on January 1, 2024.

c. Civil Penalties for Noncompliance. Beginning January 1, 2024, if the City or designated enforcement agency determines that a self-hauler, hauler, tier one commercial edible food generator, tier two commercial edible food generator, food recovery service, food recovery organization, or other entity is not in compliance with this chapter, it shall document the noncompliance or violation, issue a notice of violation, and take enforcement action pursuant to this chapter.

d. This section shall be interpreted to be consistent with the City’s regulatory authority and shall only apply to local education agencies and other entities to the extent permitted by law, including SB 1383 regulations. (Ord. #262-2022, S2 (Exh. A))