Chapter 16.04
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASE AND RESPONSE PLANS

Sections:

16.04.010    Findings.

16.04.020    Responsibility for implementation.

16.04.030    Jurisdiction.

16.04.040    Designation of administering agency.

16.04.050    Penalty for violation.

16.04.010 Findings.

The City Council finds the following:

A. The county of Alameda is currently responsible for implementing Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code (Section 25500 et seq.), relating to hazardous materials release response plans and inventory;

B. Section 25502 of the Health and Safety Code allows the City to assume responsibility for the implementation of Chapter 6.95;

C. The county has agreed to relinquish responsibility for implementing Chapter 6.95, and the City desires to assume such responsibility. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1394 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1367 § 1, 1991)

16.04.020 Responsibility for implementation.

The City assumes responsibility for the implementation of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code (Section 25500 et seq.). (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1394 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1367 § 1, 1991)

16.04.030 Jurisdiction.

The City shall have the exclusive jurisdiction within its boundary for the purpose of carrying out Chapter 6.95. (Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 1394 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1367 § 1, 1991)

16.04.040 Designation of administering agency.

The Livermore fire department is designated as the administering agency responsible for administering and enforcing Chapter 6.95. (Ord. 1394 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1367 § 1, 1991)

16.04.050 Penalty for violation.

Any person who violates Section 25507 of the Health and Safety Code shall be subject to the penalties specified in Section 25515 of the Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 1394 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1367 § 1, 1991)