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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 2§ 5415 Local Waste Regulation Authority

§ 5415 Local Waste Regulation Authority

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§ 5415 Local Waste Regulation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Cities and counties can make their own extra rules about trash and sewage as long as they don’t break the state’s rules.
  • •Cities and counties can stop things that are harmful or annoying (like bad smells or pollution) in their area.
  • •State agencies can still do their jobs and enforce their own rules.
  • •People can still sue if someone is causing them personal harm, like pollution or bad smells on their property.

Example

A factory is dumping smelly waste near homes, making it hard for people to enjoy their yards.

The city can make extra rules to stop the factory from dumping waste. People living nearby can also sue the factory for making their homes smelly and unhealthy.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 5415 Local Waste Regulation Authority

No provision in this chapter is a limitation on any of the following: (a)  The authority of a city or county to adopt and enforce additional regulations not in conflict with this chapter imposing additional conditions, restrictions, or limitations relating to the disposal of sewage or other waste. (b)  The authority of any city or county to declare, prohibit, and abate nuisances. (c)  The authority of a state agency in the enforcement or administration of any provision of law which it is specifically permitted or required to enforce or administer. (d)  The right of any person to maintain at any time any appropriate action for relief against any private nuisance as defined in the Civil Code or for relief against any contamination or pollution. (e)  The authority of a city or county to adopt and enforce regulations relating to the use of recycled water in accordance with Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 13500) of Division 7 of the Water Code. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 28, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

pollutioncontaminationenforcementnuisanceauthorityhealthdisposalregulation

Related Statutes

  • § 5410 Waste And Water Contamination
  • § 79465 Santa Susana Cleanup Enforcement
  • § 1574 Local Health Department Delegation
  • § 43655 Emissions Device Installation Schedules
  • § 44520 Authority Rulemaking Powers

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 5415.
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