(a) A franchise hauler shall not assign, subcontract or otherwise delegate authority to perform any portion of the franchise agreement, unless to a subsidiary wholly owned by the franchise hauler, without the express written consent of the County, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

In the event of any assignment duly authorized by the County, the assignee shall assume responsibility and liability of the franchise hauler.

(b) No sale, gift or transfer of stock of a franchise hauler which shall result in change in control of franchise hauler during the term of a franchise agreement shall be made without prior written approval of the Board, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(c) A violation of the provisions of this section shall be a material breach of a franchise agreement and grounds for termination by County. (Repealed and reenacted by Ord. 2696, § 2, 6/14/2022)