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(d) A commercial hauler must ensure that the size of the commercial container provided to a corm,nercial user and the frequency of servicing for the container are adequate for the volume of solid waste being deposited by the user. If solid waste is overflowing fi'om or placed outside a commemial container, the hauler must notify the customer of the need to arrange for a larger container or more frequent servicing. (e) A commercial hauler must ensure its employees take all reasonable measures to prevent spilling or leaving of solid waste when making pickups. If a hauler's vehicle spills any solid waste in the course of collection or transport, the hauler's employee must clean the spill by whatever means necessary before the vehicle leaves the premises. The hauler must clean up liquid and hydraulic spills with an absorbent that is carried on all vehicles. If a spill leaves a stain on a roadway, building, or other similar surface, the hauler must use all reasonable means available to remove the stain and restore the facility to the satisfaction of the director. (f) A commercial hauler must ensure that any damage caused to city property, facilities or equipment in connection with the hauler's provision of commemial hauling services is reported immediately to the director, and is promptly repaired or otherwise remedied to the satisfaction of the director. (g) A commerciaI hauler must ensure that all commercial solid waste collected or transported within the city by the hauler is disposed of at a facility that is authorized by the State of Texas to accept the type of solid waste the hauler has collected or transported. See. 66.086. Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this article commits a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $150.00 nor more than $2,000.00 for each violation. SECTION 2. The amount of the fee for an annual commercial solid hauler permit, authorized by Section 66.082 of the City Code, is set at $100.00. SECTION 3. If any word, phrase, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this ordinance is held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this ordinance will continue in force if they can be given effect without the invalid portion. SECTION 4. All ordinances and resolution or parts of ordinances or resolutions in conflict with this ordinance are repealed. SECTION 5. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance commits a misdemeanor and is subject to the penalty provided in Section 1.015 of the San Marcos City Code upon conviction.