{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"746.3","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 746.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. The Care and Protection of State Highways [660. - 759.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Control of Junkyards, Scrap Metal Processing Facilities, and Automobile Dismantling Facilities [745. - 759.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-3/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 919.","effective":null,"html":"

An illegal junkyard is one which is either:

(a) Established or is maintained in violation of this article and does not come within the definition of a “nonconforming junkyard,” as defined in Section 746.1.

(b) A junkyard which becomes visible due to inadequate maintenance of screening located off the highway right-of-way, or the placement of junk so that it may be seen above or beyond the screen, or otherwise becomes visible.

(c) A junkyard which, due to any conditions other than those described in subdivision (f) of Section 746, is established or maintained in violation of this article.

","text":"An illegal junkyard is one which is either: (a) Established or is maintained in violation of this article and does not come within the definition of a “nonconforming junkyard,” as defined in Section 746.1. (b) A junkyard which becomes visible due to inadequate maintenance of screening located off the highway right-of-way, or the placement of junk so that it may be seen above or beyond the screen, or otherwise becomes visible. (c) A junkyard which, due to any conditions other than those described in subdivision (f) of Section 746, is established or maintained in violation of this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/control-of-junkyards-scrap-metal-processing-facilities-and-746-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}