§ 93.05 DEFINITION OF JUNKED VEHICLE.

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

   JUNKED VEHICLE means a vehicle that is self-propelled and both divisions (1) and (2) apply:

      (1)   Is:   

         (a)   Wrecked, dismantled, or partially dismantled, or discarded; or

         (b)   Inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:

            1.   Seventy-two consecutive hours, if the vehicle is on public property; or

            2.   Thirty consecutive days, if the vehicle is on private property.

      (2)   Includes a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft applying only to:

         (a)   A motor vehicle that does not have lawfully attached to it:

            1.   An unexpired license plate; and

            2.   A valid motor vehicle inspection certificate;

         (b)   An aircraft that does not have lawfully printed on the aircraft an unexpired federal aircraft identification number registered under Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registration regulations in 14 C.F.R. Part 47; or

         (c)   A watercraft that:

            1.   Does not have lawfully on board an unexpired certificate of number; and

            2.   Is not a watercraft described by Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 31.055.

(Ord. 3-05, passed 2-15-2005; Ord. 17-13, passed 11-12-2013)