Earlier editions: 2026-07
Chapter 15 — Junkyards and Secondhand Dealers
Escondido Municipal Code Art. 1 In General
Escondido Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Escondido
Cite as: Escondido Municipal Code Article 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15-1. Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section.
Auto wrecker
shall mean "auto dismantler" as defined in Vehicle Code, Section 220.
Junk dealer
shall mean "junk dealer" as defined in Business and Professions Code, Section 21601.
"Licensee"
shall mean a person conducting a business regulated by this chapter who is licensed under chapter 16 of this Code.
"Purchase record"
shall be the name of and shall designate the form or forms furnished by the city to the licensee for the purpose of enabling the licensee to record and furnish to the chief of police the required information relative to purchases regulated by this chapter.
Secondhand dealer
shall mean "secondhand dealer" as defined in Business and Professions Code, Section 21626.
(Code 1957, §§ 2504, 2505)
§ 15-2. Applicability of licensing regulations.¶
A licensee engaged in a business regulated under the provisions of this chapter shall be subjected to each and all of the applicable terms, conditions and provisions of chapter 16 of this Code.
(Code 1957, § 2504.1)
§ 15-3. through 15-12 (Reserved)¶
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