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TCA 39-17-1401

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This statute defines key terms used in the metals recycling section: "metals recycling facility" means a business that converts scrap metals into raw materials; "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle; "PCB-containing capacitor" means a capacitor with harmful chemicals regulated by federal law; "scrap vehicle" means a vehicle that is crushed, dismantled, or too damaged to be repaired economically.

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As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Metals recycling facility” means any business that is predominantly engaged in performing the process by which scrap, used or obsolete ferrous or nonferrous metals are converted into raw materials consisting of proper grades and having an existing or potential economic value; (2) “Motor vehicle” means any vehicle which is self-propelled; (3) “PCB-containing capacitor” means a capacitor that contains polychlorinated biphenyls and is regulated under the federal Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.); (4) “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or other business entity; and (5) “Scrap vehicle” means any motor vehicle that has been crushed, flattened or dismantled or that has been otherwise damaged to the extent that it cannot be economically repaired.
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TCA Section39-17-1401