Definitions. — Delaware Code § 7501

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§ 7501. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Automotive recyclers” means any person engaged in:

a. Dismantling, destroying or scrapping any vehicle for the purpose of resale of its used parts; or

b. Otherwise acquiring vehicles for the benefit of their usable parts; and

c. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any reference to motor vehicle salvage yard, junkyard, automotive graveyard, wrecking and dismantling, salvage dealer or junk dealer in any statute or rule or regulation shall apply to an automotive recycler.

(2) “Department” means the Department of Transportation unless otherwise specified.

(3) “License” means any license issued by the Department of Transportation for the operation of an automotive recycler.

(4) “Person” means an individual, partnership or corporation.

(5) “Vehicle” means any vehicle or motor vehicle as defined in Chapter 1 of this title or body or chassis of any vehicle to be dismantled, destroyed, scrapped or resold.

65 Del. Laws, c. 318, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §§  116, 117; 

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  • Citation: Delaware Code § 7501
  • Jurisdiction: Delaware
  • Code: Delaware Code
  • Subject: Definitions.
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