§7-16-7. Liberal construction of article; provisions not in derogation of other powers.

It is the purpose of this article to encourage the proper collection and disposal of solid waste in a prudent and economical manner and this article shall be liberally construed as giving to the authority full and complete power reasonably required to give effect to the purposes hereof. The provisions of this article are in addition to and not in derogation of any other power and duty now conferred by law upon county commissions.