Skip to content

Earlier editions: 2026-07

Chapter 8 — Public Safety

Compton Municipal Code § 8-7 Designation of Administering Agency for Hazardous Material Release Response Plan…

Compton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Compton

Cite as: Compton Municipal Code § 8-7 · Text as of 2026-10-04

[Ord. #1892, § 1]

Pursuant to the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25500 through 25521, or as they may be amended, the Fire Chief of the City of Compton, or his designee, is designated as the administering agency for the implementation of the Hazardous Material Release Response Plan and Inventory Program within the City of Compton.

§ 8-7.1. Responsibilities of Administering Agency.

[Ord. #1892, § 1]

In order to effect such implementation, the Fire Chief shall:

a. Enforce the provisions of the California Hazardous Material Release Response Plan and Inventory Law; and

b. Prepare supplemental regulations from time to time to facilitate such enforcement; and

c. Set fees for the administration and enforcement of said program, which such fees shall be set pursuant to subsection 8-7.3 of this Code.

Exceptions & meaning →

§ 8-7.2. Violations.

[Ord. #1892, § 1]

Any person who violates Section 25507 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California shall be subject to the penalties specified in Section 25515 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. This section is supplemental to and in addition to any other civil or criminal liability or penalty provided by law.

Exceptions & meaning →

§ 8-7.3. Schedule of Fees.

[Ord. #1892, § 1; Ord. #2295 § 5]

The City Council shall, by ordinance or resolution, from time to time determine and fix the amount to be assessed as fees applicable to hazardous materials violations.

Exceptions & meaning →

Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.

Ask AI about this code
▸Contents — Compton Municipal Code

GoCodebook provides public access, search, citation, multilingual explanation, and practical interpretation of legally adopted building regulations. It is not a substitute for the official ICC or California code publications.