California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 7 - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Chapter 3 - Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal
Article 1 - General
Section 17200 - Authority
The regulations contained herein are promulgated pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) sections 43020 and 43021 and Health and Safety Code section 4520. No provision in chapter 3 shall be construed as a limitation or restriction upon the board's right to exercise discretion which is vested in it by law. Nor shall any provision be construed to limit or restrict counties and cities from promulgating enactments which are as strict as or stricter than the regulations contained in this chapter. However, no city or county may promulgate enactments which are inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. Any reference in this chapter to an enforcement agency shall be deemed to mean the enforcement agency created pursuant to Public Resources Code sections 43200 - 43219.
1. New chapter 3 (articles 1-7, sections 17200-17751, not consecutive) filed 5-1-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 18).
2. Amendment filed 2-21-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 8).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 5-17-91 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 91, No. 27).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 40502, 43020 and 43021, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11125, Government Code; Sections 43020- 43021, Public Resources Code.
