§ 5.46.210. Scrap dealers and scrap collectors—Regulations.

It is unlawful for any scrap dealer to dispose of any scrap until at least five days have elapsed since he or she took possession of same; or to receive any personal property by way of a pledge or pawn, or to engage in the business of a pawnbroker on the same premises wherein the business of such scrap dealer is located; or for any scrap collector or scrap dealer to purchase, collect or acquire any property, or to keep, or cause to be kept, such place of business open on any Sunday or on the first day of January, the thirtieth day of May, the fourth day of July, or the twenty-fifth day of December, or upon any day appointed by the President of the United States or by the Governor of this state for a public fast, thanksgiving or holiday, or at any time except between the hours of eight-thirty a.m. and six p.m.

It is unlawful to store or keep any bones, or refuse food stuff, or any scrap intermingled with food materials or particles thereof, which may attract rats, mice or like rodents or serve as food for them, or to permit such materials to accumulate on the premises of any scrap dealer or scrap collector, or in any scrap yard, junk yard or junk shop whatsoever, except such bones or other materials may be stored in a covered bin of metal, concrete, tile or other solid or impervious substance so constructed as to be entirely ratproof.

(Prior code § 5-9.15)