§ 8-1 Definitions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 2, § 8-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(c)Scrap metal.
“Scrap metal” means any object that consists in whole or substantial part of ferrous or non-ferrous metal.
(d)Scrap metal dealer.
(1)
“Scrap metal dealer” means any person who, whether as a dealer, a broker, or otherwise, buys, processes, or sells scrap metal.
(2)
“Scrap metal dealer” does not include:
(i)
a person whose business is limited to the purchase of aluminum cans for recycling purposes;
(ii)
an automotive dismantler and recycler:
(A)
who is licensed under State Transportation Article, Title 15 {“Vehicle Laws – Licensing of Businesses and Occupations”}, Subtitle 5 {“Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers and Scrap Processors”}; and
(B)
whose business is limited to the acquisition of whole vehicles for the purpose of dismantling, destroying, or scrapping them for the benefit of their parts or the materials in them; or
(iii)
a landfill or solid-waste facility that:
(A)
is licensed by the Finance Director; or
(B)
is operated by a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
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