San Francisco County Municipal Code § 974.14 Junk Dealers – Permit and Regulation

Every junk dealer shall: (a) Comply with all state and municipal laws regarding junk dealers including this Article and Chapter 9, Article 3 (commencing with Section 21600) of the California Business and Professions Code; (b) Post the permit in a conspicuous place at the junk yard or at the junk dealer's place of business; (c) Maintain the sidewalks, driveways and other areas adjacent to the premises clear of obstacles, trash and debris; and (d) Take reasonable steps to ensure that its customers do not loiter in the areas adjacent to or near the premises. (Added by Ord. 136-75, App. 4/14/75; amended by Ord. 69-05, File No. 050178, App. 4/15/2005 ; Ord. 2-13 , File No. 120434, App. 1/24/2013, Eff. 2/23/2013)

A person holding a junk dealer permit may not purchase or permit an authorized agent to purchase, and an authorized agent shall not purchase: (a) Any junk that is collected, bought, sold or disposed of in a manner that is inconsistent with the provisions of this Article or Chapter 9, Article 3 (commencing with Section 21600) of the California Business and Professions Code. (b) Junk, including automotive or mechanical parts, that contain Hazardous Materials. (c) Junk where the permit holder or authorized agent has or should have reason to believe that the junk may be stolen. (Added by Ord. 69-05, File No. 050178, App. 4/15/2005 ; amended by Ord. 2-13 , File No. 120434, App. 1/24/2013, Eff. 2/23/2013)