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COUNTY LOCAL LAWS

on the chassis so that when fully loaded the axle load
shall fall within the maximum axle load limit
prescribed by law. Provided, further, that a licensed
collector or hauler may apply for a special license
for an open body truck (equipped with a suitable
watertight, leak proof, metal body designed for the
collection of refuse and having a suitable tightly
fitting cover of metal or canvas to prevent blowing of
refuse, which cover shall be in place at all times,
except when loading or unloading), for use only on
special routes, designated in the license, on public
or private streets, roads or rights of way, where the
height, weight, length or width of packer type refuse
collection vehicles make their use contrary to law, or
a danger to public or private property or human life
or safety.

Section 3. Severability.

The provisions of this Act are severable and if
any provision, sentence, clause, section or part
thereof is held illegal, invalid or unconstitutional
or inapplicable to any person or circumstances, such
illegality, invalidity or unconstitutionality, or
inapplicability shall not affect or impair any of the
remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections or
parts of the Act or their application to other persons
or circumstances. It is hereby declared to be the
legislative intent that this Act would have been
adopted if such illegal, invalid or unconstitutional
provision, sentence, clause, section or part had not
been included therein, and if the person or
circumstances to which the Act or any part thereof is
inapplicable had been specifically exempted therefrom.

Section 4. Emergency Legislation.

The Council hereby finds that the enactment of
this legislation is necessary for the immediate
protection of the public health or safety, and hereby
declares this enactment emergency legislation to take
effect on the date on which it becomes law.