California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC
SHC §746.3: 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 7
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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.
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