Statute · California Streets and Highways Code
Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 746.3 — Control of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Facilities, and Automobile Dismantling Facilities
Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 746.3
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Streets and Highways Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
An illegal junkyard is one which is either:
Citator
Cal. Sts. & High. Code § 746.3 — Control of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Facilities, and Automobile Dismantling Facilities is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
An illegal junkyard is one which is either:
(a) Established or is maintained in violation of this article and does not come within the definition of a “nonconforming junkyard,” as defined in Section 746.1.
(b) A junkyard which becomes visible due to inadequate maintenance of screening located off the highway right-of-way, or the placement of junk so that it may be seen above or beyond the screen, or otherwise becomes visible.
(c) A junkyard which, due to any conditions other than those described in subdivision (f) of Section 746, is established or maintained in violation of this article.