§ 55-21. Solid waste collection firms protected under O.C.G.A. § 36-80-22.

(a)

To receive protection under O.C.G.A. § 36-80-22 a solid waste collection firm must first establish that at least 30 days prior to the enactment of this chapter, the firm was providing solid waste collection services in the city pursuant to a contract with a private, nonresidential business entity or person required to have a business license.

(b)

A contract between a solid waste collection firm and a private, nonresidential business entity or person required to have a business license shall not be invalidated by this chapter provided the contract was entered into and performance on contract began at least 30 days prior to the enactment of this chapter.

(c)

A solid waste collection firm protected under O.C.G.A. § 36-80-22 that wishes to continue performance on an eligible contract with a private, nonresidential business entity or person required to have a business license shall submit a copy of all contracts they wish to continue performance on as an addendum to the firm's renewal application for a business occupational tax certificate.

(d)

Applications for a business occupational tax certificate submitted by a solid waste collection firm not protected by O.C.G.A. § 36-80-22 shall be denied.

(e)

It shall be unlawful for any solid waste collection firm that is not protected under O.C.G.A. § 36-80-22 to collect, convey, or dispose of any municipal solid waste accumulated in the city, unless expressly authorized by the city.

(Ord. No. 2018-04-123, 6-27-2018)