§ 45-28-1

45:28-1 Definitions relative to scrap metal businesses. 1. As used in this act: 'Scrap metal' means used, discarded, or previously owned items that consist predominantly of ferrous metals, aluminum, brass, copper, lead, chromium, tin, nickel, or alloys, and shall include a used catalytic converter, in whole or in part, if the used catalytic converter is not attached to a motor vehicle. 'Scrap metal business' means a commercial establishment which, as one of its principal business purposes, purchases scrap metal for purposes of resale or processing. L.2009, c.8, s.1; amended 2023, c.56, s.1.