Corona Municipal Code Art. IX Enforcement

(A) Inspection of containers and vehicles. City representatives and/or its designated entity are authorized to conduct inspections and investigations, at random or otherwise, of any collection container (placed out on curb during collection day), collection vehicle loads, or transfer, processing, or disposal facility for materials collected from generators, or source separated materials to confirm compliance with this chapter by organic waste generators, commercial businesses, property owners, commercial edible food generators, haulers, self-haulers, food recovery services, and food recovery organizations, subject to applicable laws.

(B) Access for inspections. Regulated entities shall provide or arrange for access during all inspections (with the exception of residential property interiors) and shall cooperate with the city's representative or its designated entity during such inspections and investigations. Such inspections and investigations may include confirmation of proper placement of materials in containers, edible food recovery activities, records, or any other requirement of this chapter described herein. Failure to provide or arrange for: (i) access to an entity's premises; or (ii) access to records for any inspection or investigation is a violation of this chapter.

(C) Public records. Any records obtained by the city during its inspections and other reviews shall be subject to the requirements and applicable disclosure exemptions of the Public Records Act as set forth in Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 6250 et seq.

(D) Complaints. Any person may submit to the city a written complaint, which may be anonymous, regarding an entity that may be potentially non-compliant with SB 1383 Regulations.

(Ord. 3338 § 4 (part), 2021)

(A) Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, except §§ 8.20.270 and 8.20.310 through 8.20.390, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person, firm or corporation violating §§ 8.20.270 and 8.20.310 through 8.20.390, is guilty of an infraction. Any subsequent violation of §§ 8.20.270 and 8.20.310 through 8.20.390 within two years of the first violation of the same section shall be a misdemeanor. Penalties for violations in this chapter are established by Chapter 1.08 of this code.

(B) Private action by franchisee. Any franchisee may bring a private action to enjoin and prevent violations of §§ 8.20.120 and 8.20.220 to the fullest extent allowed under California law, including but not limited to actions alleging that such violations constitute unfair competition within the meaning of the law.

(C) Collection services. In addition to being assessed penalties established by Chapter 1.08 of this code. Any person violating any of the provisions of § 8.20.330 may also have collection services automatically provided at their expense pursuant to § 8.20.360.

(Ord. 3338 § 4 (part), 2021)