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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1991-0870 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER MERKL Ordinance No. 870 Series of 1991 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9-32(c) OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE TO ALLOW SALES OF REFRIGERANT IN CONTAINERS WITH A CAPACITY OF ONE (1) POUND FOR USE BY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL GARAGES TO CHARGE MOTOR VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONERS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 9-32(c) of the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge is hereby repealed and reenacted as follows: Section 9-32. Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners. (c) Effective November l5, 1992, all sales of refrigerant capable of being used to charge a motor vehicle air conditioner shall be prohibited except in containers with a capacity of at least twenty (20) pounds; provided, however, that until November 15, 1992, licensed professional garages which are engaged in the business of motor vehicle air conditioner repair shall be allowed to purchase refrigerant capable of being used to charge a motor vehicle air conditioner in one (1) pound cans. Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction inyalid, such judgment shall not affect application to other persons or circumstances. Section 3. Safety Clause. The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the pUblic, and that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare. The City council further determines that the ordinance bears a rational relation to the property legislative object sought to be attained. section 4. This ordinance shall become effective 1 day(s) after final publication. INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of 7 to 0 on this 8th day of JulY , 1991, ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on final passage set for Monday. Auqust 12 , 1991, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., in the council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. READ, ADOPTED, reading by a vote of Auqust AND ORDERED PUBLISHED on 8 to 0 this 12th , 1991. second and final day of SIGNED by the Mayor on this 13th day of 1991. AUQust . ~~ Dan Wilde, Mayor ATTEST: )'J - /, / ." I' '... __ /" {. 1 \..,t..1..- j,-; Wanda Sang, I J -/J "'_'_ "\ t<..- ri.- ::, City '11erk IJ APPROVED OFFICE AS TO FORM B l:T~~~~RN / ( 1st Publication: July 17, 1991 2nd Publication: August 28, 1991 Wheat Ridge Sentinel: Effective Date: August 29, 1991 2