California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 9 — Secondhand GoodsArticle 3 — JunkSection 21600
As used in this article, “junk” means any and all secondhand and used machinery and all ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals and alloys, including any and all secondhand and used furniture, pallets, or other personal property, other than livestock, or parts or portions thereof.
As used in this section, “scrap metals and alloys” includes, but is not limited to, materials and equipment commonly used in construction, agricultural operations and electrical power generation, railroad equipment, oil well rigs, nonferrous materials, stainless steel, and nickel which are offered for sale to any junk dealer or recycler, but does not include scrap iron, household generated waste, or aluminum beverage containers, as defined in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 14502) of Division 12.1 of the Public Resources Code.
Notes
Defines 'junk' to include secondhand or used machinery, ferrous and nonferrous scrap metals and alloys, furniture, pallets, and other personal property or parts, but excludes livestock. Defines scrap metals and alloys broadly to include listed construction, agricultural, electrical, railroad, oil-well, and metal materials offered to junk dealers or recyclers, while excluding scrap iron, household waste, and aluminum beverage containers.
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