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AL HB274
Bill
Status
2/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Mitchell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits counties, municipalities, and solid waste authorities from providing commercial front-end loader, roll-off, or commercial recycling collection services if two or more private solid waste providers offer those services in the county.
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Prohibits governmental entities from crossing jurisdictional lines to provide commercial waste collection services.
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Exempts governmental entities that provide residential solid waste and recycling collection services within their own jurisdiction.
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Prevents counties, municipalities, or solid waste authorities that operate disposal or recycling facilities from offering additional services that compete with private providers within their regional planning district.
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Requires violating entities to cease conflicting operations within six months of the law's effective date, which is the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Government, local, prohibited from competing with private sector in waste management
Governing Body, County
Last Action
Grimsley wishes to be removed as cosponsor.
2/16/2012