Can I lose my junkyard license if I no longer have property?

Full question:

I have a junkyard liscense and have maintain it. Is there any reason I can loose my license because I know longer have property to use my license on. I have been renewing my license each year and it up to date. Is the any way my license and be taken or revoked?

  • Category: Licenses
  • Date:
  • State: New Jersey

Answer:

A junkyard license can be revoked by the City Council. According to New Jersey statute 27:5E-4, no person may establish, operate, or maintain a junkyard within one thousand feet of certain highways unless specific conditions are met. These include being screened from view or located in industrial-zoned areas.

In Paterson, NJ, the annual license fee is one thousand dollars, and the license is valid for one year. The Council must hold a public hearing regarding the application, and the applicant must notify nearby property owners. If a licensee fails to operate within sixty days of issuance or does not comply with zoning ordinances, the license may be revoked or suspended after a hearing.

Additionally, a license may be revoked if the licensee or any corporate officer has been convicted of receiving stolen goods or violates any provisions of the junkyard regulations. Therefore, if you no longer have property to operate your junkyard, it could lead to issues regarding the validity of your license.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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