§ 452.16 DEFINITIONS OF ABANDONED JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE, JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE AND INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE.

   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   (a)   ABANDONED JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle which meets the criteria of being a junk motor vehicle and is left on private or public property under any of the circumstances set forth in §§ 404.07, 404.10, 452.05(g), 452.18.

   (b)   INOPERABLE VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle which meets one of the following requirements:

      (1)   It does not display a valid license plate and is in either wrecked, partially wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled or discarded condition, or is incapable of being driven; or

      (2)   It is wrecked, partially wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled, discarded or is incapable of being driven and has remained in such condition for a continuous period of more than 72 hours.

   (c)   JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE. Any motor vehicle meeting any four or more of the following criteria:

      (1)   Is three years old or older;

      (2)   Is extensively damaged, such damage including, but not limited to any of the following: broken or missing window or windshield, missing wheels, tires, motor or transmission;

      (3)   Has a fair market value equal to or less than that set forth in R.C. § 4513.63;

      (4)   Is apparently inoperable or in an abandoned condition as defined in this section; or

      (5)   Does not comply with all safety laws and equipment provisions for motor vehicles as set forth under provisions of the Ohio Revised Code.

(Ord. 97.01, passed 3-3-1997)