Business licensed for the purpose of  auctioning salvage motor vehicles.

• The characteristics of the facilities shall consist of a minimum area of 50,000 square feet. The area must be shielded by a fence between six (6') and ten feet (10') in height that shields the premises from ordinary view. A living hedge of sufficient size and density to prevent view of the premises may be substituted for the fence, and may exceed the ten foot height limitation.
   

• All inventory of the business shall be stored behind the fence to promote and preserve a positive visual impact of the salvage yard's business on the surrounding neighborhood.
   

• The business office shall be in a building of at least 225 square feet. It shall consist of an area devoted to sales transactions, and an office to maintain records required to operate the business.
   

• A permanent sign in the exact business name as it appears on the application, with letters of at least six inches (6") high. The business sign shall be prominently displayed at or near the entrance of the facility.
   

• Business hours must be posted in plain view.
   

• The facility shall be open and attended by someone who may reasonably assist a retail customer during the posted business hours.

Application Requirements:

• Financial statement information, indicating a net worth of at least $20,000.
   

• Photograph of the business location showing a suitable sign in the exact name of the business as it reads on the application.

License Eligibility:

Any felony conviction or any misdemeanor conviction related to dealing in salvage motor vehicles is reason for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to DENY the application.

Plate Eligibility:

Salvage auctions are eligible for special plates (optional).

Fees:

Relevant Code Sections:

Inspections:

An on-site inspection of the premises will be conducted by a BMV investigator to determine if the location meets all physical requirements. Thereafter, the dealership is subject to random inspections, including pertinent records, to confirm that compliance is being maintained.