Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Junk Dealers," by requiring a license to sell scrap metals, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Section 9-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Junk Dealers,” by requiring a license to sell scrap metals, under certain terms and conditions. § 9-613. Scrap Metal and Other Junk Dealers. (1) Definitions. (a) Junk Dealer. An individual, partnership, association, corporation, or other business entity doing business in the City of Philadelphia which handles, stores, buys, sells, sorts, picks or otherwise processes junk, as commonly defined, including but not limited to, rags, paper, wastes, scrap metal, plumbing fixtures, and other similar materials. (b) Utility cover. A cover made of metal or similar material that secures an area on the street or sidewalk in connection with gas, electric, water or other utility service. (c) HVAC component. Any evaporator coil or condenser used in connection with an air conditioner of any size. (2) Records Required. (a) All junk dealers shall provide receipts to sellers and maintain adequate records in connection with all business transactions pertaining to bronze, copper, all plumbing fixtures such as pipes, bathtubs, toilets, sinks and all similar material, and all HVAC components, as well as any other items of which they may be required to keep a record in accordance with certain regulations promulgated by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (.1) Such receipts and records shall include information stating the name, address and commercial activity license number of the person and/or company with whom the junk dealer is tra…