5.30.010 Scrap metal business license required – Definitions – Fees.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to engage in the scrap metal business, as a scrap metal processor, scrap metal recycler, or a scrap metal supplier, without having first obtaining a license from the City, and paying the license fee.
(2) Scrap metal business, as defined by this chapter, shall include:
(a) “Scrap metal processor” which means a person or entity that conducts business from a permanent location within the City, that is engaged in the business of purchasing or receiving private metal property, nonferrous metal property, and commercial metal property for the purpose of altering the metal in preparation for its use as feedstock in the manufacture of new products, and maintains a hydraulic bailer, shearing device, or shredding device for recycling.
(b) “Scrap metal recycler” which means a person or entity that is engaged in the business of purchasing or receiving private metal property, nonferrous metal property, and commercial metal property for the purpose of aggregation and sale to another scrap business and that maintains a fixed place of business within the City.
(c) “Scrap metal supplier” which means a person or entity that is engaged in the business of purchasing or receiving private metal property or nonferrous metal property for the purpose of aggregation and sale to a scrap metal recycler or scrap metal processor and that does business within the City.
(3) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to transactions involving metal from the components of vehicles acquired by vehicle wreckers, hulk haulers, or scrap processors licensed under Chapter 46.79 or 46.80 RCW, and acquired in accordance with those laws or transactions conducted by the following:
(a) Motor vehicle dealers licensed under Chapter 46.70 RCW;
(b) Persons or entities in the business of operating an automotive repair facility as defined under RCW 46.71.011; and
(c) Persons or entities in the business of buying or selling empty food and beverage containers, including metal food and beverage containers.
(4) The license fee for each scrap metal business shall be as set forth in Chapter 3.35 PMC for each year, plus the square foot charges and outside area charges. [Code 1970 § 5.13.010.]