Recommendation R1
By December 31, 2026, SMCSD should adopt and implement written SB 1383 edible food recovery enforcement procedures for services performed under its MOUs, including criteria for inspections, re-inspections, Notices of Violation, Penalty Orders, or other enforcement when required.
Jury report: More Food for Thought: County Sustainability Department Has Not Implemented Required SB 1383 Edible Food Recovery Enforcement Procedures · PDF page 8
Permanent linkOfficial response
San Mateo County Sustainability Department
Agency says further analysis neededRequires further analysis. SMCSD describes developing inspection, deadline, notice, citation and appeal procedures with MOU jurisdictions; it will explore funding/cost recovery and prepare the matter for discussion by February 3, 2027.
Read official response · PDF page 2The response supplies an analysis scope, funding rationale, partners and discussion date. February 3 is a discussion/analysis milestone, not a promise of full implementation or adoption by the jury’s December 31 deadline. No legal conclusion about deadline compliance is made.
- Prepare written-enforcement and funding options for discussion with County leadership and/or participating jurisdictions. Owner: San Mateo County Sustainability Department. Timing: 2027-02-03.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.