SB1429 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 49-765 regarding local regulation of solid waste collection by counties, cities, and towns.

• Removes criminal penalty authority for violations of solid waste ordinances and regulations, retaining only civil penalty provisions.

• Prohibits counties, cities, or towns from enforcing criminal penalties against persons who refuse to purchase solid waste collection services from private providers unless the provider has a contract with the local government and services are billed through the local government.

• Maintains existing local authority to establish regulations for private solid waste collection including standards for equipment, hours of operation, license fees, and insurance requirements.