As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them:
(a) “Sheriff.” The Sheriff of the County or any of his sworn deputies.
(b) “Scrap Metal Dealer or dealer.” Any entity engaged in purchasing scrap metals to include metal, metal dross, steel, iron, old lead pipe, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and copper. Dealers are excluded from this definition insofar as they make purchases of articles subject to this article directly from other dealers, manufacturers or wholesalers for wholesale or retail inventories.
(c) “Industrial Account.” A lawfully registered business in contract with a scrap dealer.
(d) “Proprietary Articles.” Those articles defined under § 59.1-136 of the Code of Virginia, as well as any of the following articles:
(1) Any new reels of copper electrical conductor cable or aluminum conductor cable regardless of the size or gauge of the wire;
(2) Any new copper or aluminum tubing or bus bar;
(3) Any state or federal department of transportation or locally approved sign;
(4) Fire Hydrants or the components thereof;
(5) Concrete forms;
(6) Any metal associated with a railroad.
(Ord. 15-09. Passed 12-9-15.)