Section 23-1-240 – Short Title.

Section 23-1-240 Short title. This division may be cited as the “Highway Beautification Act – Junkyard Control.” (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §1.)

Section 23-1-241 – Definitions.

Section 23-1-241 Definitions. For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AUTOMOBILE RECYCLER. Any establishment or place of business which is maintained, used, or operated for storing, keeping, buying or selling wrecked, scrapped, ruined, or dismantled motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts. […]

Section 23-1-242 – Declaration of Policy.

Section 23-1-242 Declaration of policy. The regulation of junkyards in areas adjacent to any state highway included in the national system of interstate and primary highways is hereby declared to be in the public interest and necessary to promote the public safety, health, welfare, convenience, and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment […]

Section 23-1-243 – License – Required.

Section 23-1-243 License – Required. No person shall establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard, any portion of which is within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any interstate or primary highway, without obtaining a license to do so from the director. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §4.)

Section 23-1-244 – License – Issuance, Revocation, and Renewal; Fees.

Section 23-1-244 License – Issuance, revocation, and renewal; fees. The director shall have the sole authority to issue licenses for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of junkyards within the limits defined in this division, and may revoke said licenses at any time a junkyard fails to conform to the requirements of this division, and shall […]

Section 23-1-245 – License – Conditions.

Section 23-1-245 License – Conditions. No license shall be granted for the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a junkyard within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of right-of-way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, except: (1) Those which are screened by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other appropriate means so as not […]

Section 23-1-246 – Screening – Existing Junkyards.

Section 23-1-246 Screening – Existing junkyards. Any junkyard lawfully in existence on September 8, 1971, which is located within 1,000 feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way and visible from the main-traveled way of any highway on the interstate or primary system, shall be screened, if considered feasible by the director. The screening shall […]

Section 23-1-247 – Screening – Rules and Regulations.

Section 23-1-247 Screening – Rules and regulations. The director shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing the location, planting, construction, and maintenance, including the materials used, in screening junkyards as required under provisions of this division. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §8.)

Section 23-1-248 – Authority of Director – Acquisition of Land.

Section 23-1-248 Authority of director – Acquisition of land. (a) When the director determines that the topography of the land adjoining the interstate or primary systems will not permit adequate screening of such junkyards or that screening would not be economically feasible, the director shall have the authority to acquire by gift, purchase, exchange, or […]

Section 23-1-249 – Authority of Director – Regulations; Agreements With United States Department of Transportation.

Section 23-1-249 Authority of director – Regulations; agreements with United States Department of Transportation. The director may: (1) Promulgate regulations he deems necessary to implement and enforce provisions of this division; and (2) Enter into agreements with the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to Title 23, United States Code, and any amendments thereto, relating […]

Section 23-1-250 – Penalty for Violation of Division; Abatement of Nuisances.

Section 23-1-250 Penalty for violation of division; abatement of nuisances. The establishment, operation, or maintenance of any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be a public nuisance. Any person, partnership, or corporation that establishes, maintains, or operates any junkyard contrary to the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a […]

Section 23-1-251 – Construction of Division.

Section 23-1-251 Construction of division. Nothing in this division shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance, regulation, or resolution which are more restrictive than the provisions of this division. (Acts 1967, No. 643, p. 1455, §12.)