§ 13.48. Purpose.  


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  • The declared purposes of this article are (i) to provide for the establishment of a program to monitor establishments where hazardous materials are produced, stored, handled, disposed of, treated, emitted, discharged, or recycled; (ii) to provide that said program be managed by the Health Officer; (iii) to reference State of California health and safety laws and regulations that direct said program; (iv) to fully implement regulatory efforts related to hazardous materials; and (v) to assure the safe handling of hazardous materials that is protective of public health and the environment. (Ord. No. 1160, Exh. A.)