§ 54-202. Definitions.

As used herein, the following words shall have the definitions as provided:

Bales of recycled metal. Regulated metal property processed with professional recycling equipment by compression, shearing or shredding, to a form in which it may be sold by a secondary metal recycler consistent with industry standards.

Catalytic converter. A device designed for use in a vehicle for purposes of chemically converting harmful exhaust gases, produced by the internal combustion engine, into harmless carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Designated agent. The individual designated by the permit holder who is in actual management control and responsibility of the business permitted under this article.

Director. The director of neighborhoods and housing services department or their designee.

Ferrous metal. A metal that contains iron or steel.

HVAC component. Any portion of an air conditioner evaporator coil or condenser used in connection with a residential, commercial or industrial building.

Junk vehicle. A motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, farming implement, industrial equipment, trailer or any other convenience used on the highways and roadways, which has no use or resale value except as scrap.

Motor vehicle. A vehicle such as a car, truck or motorcycle that is powered by a motor.

Nonferrous metal. A metal that does not contain iron or steel, including but not limited to, copper, brass, aluminum, platinum, bronze, lead, zinc, nickel and their alloys.

Person. Any individual, estate, firm, corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, cooperative or governmental agency.

Regulated metal property. Any vehicle, junk vehicle, vehicle part and any item composed in whole or in part of any nonferrous metal, other than aluminum cans, as defined herein, that is purchased or otherwise acquired for the purpose of recycling or storage for later recycling.

Secondary metal recycler. Any person who:

(1)

Is engaged in the business of purchasing, collecting or soliciting regulated metal property for the purpose of recycling; or

(2)

Operates or maintains a facility where regulated metal property is purchased or kept for shipment, sale, transfer or recycling.

Secondary metal recycling permit. A document, approved by the director, issued to a person who has applied for and met the requirements to operate as a secondary metal recycler as defined in this article.

Secondary metal recycling yard. Any real property where regulated metal property is purchased or kept for shipment, sale, transfer or recycling.

Seller. The individual presenting themselves in person at the business for the purpose of transacting a sale of property.

Vehicle part. Either the front clip consisting of the two front quarter panels, hood, grill and front bumper of an automobile assembled as one unit; or the rear clip consisting of those body parts behind the rear edge of the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear bumper, assembled as one unit.

Verified representative. An employee of the permit holder that has written authorization by the permit holder or permit holder's designated agent to act on behalf of the permit holder.

(Ord. No. 080612, § 1, 6-26-08; Ord. No. 120098, § 1, 2-2-12; Ord. No. 130797 , § 1, 10-17-13; Ord. No. 180606 , § 1, 12-20-18)