(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a junk dealer, scrap metal processor or demolisher in the city who is not in compliance with the provisions and requirements of this subchapter; provided however, that existing junk dealers, scrap metal processors or demolishers operating in the city upon the effective date of this subchapter shall be authorized and allowed to continue to maintain and operate their yards and/or businesses for a period of six months after the effective date of this subchapter without being subject to the provisions and requirements of same.
(B) Upon expiration of the six-month period provided in this subchapter, each such existing junk dealer, scrap metal processor or demolisher shall be subject to the provisions and requirements of this subchapter and to the penalties provided herein for violation of same.
(`87 Code, § 14-93) Penalty, see § 10.99