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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
No license shall be granted for the establishment, maintenance, use or operation of a junkyard, or automotive dismantler and recycler within one thousand feet of the nearest edge of the right-of-way of any highway except the following:
(a) Junkyards, and automotive dismantlers and recyclers which are lawfully in existence prior to January 1, 1967.
(b) Junkyards, and automotive dismantlers and recyclers which, because of screening by natural objects, plantings, fences, or other means found appropriate by the secretary, are not visible from the main-traveled way of the highway.
(c) Junkyards, and automotive dismantlers and recyclers located within areas zoned for industrial use under authority of law.
(d) Junkyards, and automotive dismantlers and recyclers located within unzoned areas which the secretary shall find are used for industrial activities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 36 P.S. Highways and Bridges § 2719.4. Exceptions to licensing requirements - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-36-ps-highways-and-bridges/pa-st-sect-36-2719-4/
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