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§ 4-7-20 — ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS FROM MINORS

Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) · Austin City Code § 4-7-20

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§ 4-7-20 - ACCEPTANCE OF GOODS FROM MINORS.

(A) A metal recycler shall not purchase or otherwise receive in the course of its business, any item, ownership of which is claimed by any minor, or which may be in the possession of or under control of a minor. (B) It is an affirmative defense to this section if: (1) the minor is accompanied by a parent or guardian, who shall state in writing, that such transaction is taking place with the parent's or guardian's full knowledge and consent; or (2) the only items offered for sale by the minor are aluminum cans. (C) A metal recycler shall maintain and make available for inspection, the written statements of consent for not less than three years.

Source: 20100826-028.