§ 93-3 — Definitions

93-3. Definitions.

In this chapter: 1. ADEQUATE IDENTIFICATION means any one of the following current and unexpired forms of identification: a. A Milwaukee county identification card. b. A state identification card, containing a photograph, issued by the state of Wisconsin or another state. c. A motor vehicle operator's license, containing a photograph, issued by the state of Wisconsin or another state. d. A military identification card. e. A passport. f. An alien registration card. g. A non-photograph identification document issued by a state or the federal government, if the licensee also obtains a clear imprint of the seller's right index finger. h. A senior citizen's identification card containing a photograph. 2. APPLICANT means any individual or partner, and any officer, director or agent of any corporate applicant. 3. APPLICATION means a formal written request filed with the city clerk for the issuance of a license, supported by a verified statement of facts. 4. BICYCLE means any vehicle propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter. 5. BUSINESS means engaging in activities over time for the purpose of sustained financial gain. This definition does not include environmental clean-up activities organized by individuals or sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Also excluded from this definition are individuals engaged exclusively in the collection of aluminum cans. 6. CONSENSUAL TOWING means the towing of a motor vehicle initiated by the owner or authorized operator of the vehicle or by a person who has lawful possession, custody or control of the vehicle. This definition does not include the towing of a motor vehicle owned by the business performing the tow, but includes the towing of a motor vehicle at the direction of a law enforcement officer in an emergency. 7. COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE has the meaning given in s. 340.01(8), Wis. Stats., as amended. 8. DROP FEE means a payment charged to the owner or authorized operator of a motor vehicle for disconnecting a tow truck under the provisions of s. 93-47-3. 9. FERROUS METAL means any metal containing a significant quantity of iron or steel. 10. FULLY HOOKED UP means a vehicle to be towed by a licensed tow truck operator is fully prepared for transport by attachment to a tow truck, lifted in tow position, with tow lights and safety chains attached and, if required, placed on a dolly in a raised position, and the only action remaining is for the tow truck operator to drive away. 11. JUNK means any secondhand materials or products recovered or diverted from solid waste, as defined in s. 79-1-12, that may be reused or converted to new materials or products, including materials or products made of wood, paper, glass, plastic, fabric, earthenware or rubber. This definition does not include valuable metal, as defined in sub. 30; recyclable material, as defined in s. 79-23-23; or secondhand articles of personal property for resale that are subject to the provisions of subch. 2 of ch. 92. 12. LICENSE means the document embodying formal permission from the city to carry on a certain activity, the conduct of which would otherwise be illegal. 13. MOTOR VEHICLE has the meaning given in s. 340.01(35), Wis. Stats., as amended. 14. NON-CONSENSUAL TOWING means the towing of a repossessed vehicle or the towing of an illegally-parked motor vehicle at the request of the property owner, the property owner’s authorized agent or a parking or law enforcement officer, without the prior consent or authorization of the owner or authorized operator of the vehicle. 15. NON-FERROUS METAL means metal not containing a significant quantity of iron or steel, including copper, brass, aluminum, bronze, lead, zinc, nickel and alloys thereof. 16. OBJECTION means any information that could form the basis of a license denial, non-renewal, suspension or revocation. An objection may result from probative information provided by any resident or from the written reports summarizing the arrests and convictions of an applicant filed by the chief of police under this chapter. 17. OPERATOR means any person engaged in the activities of owning or operating any recycling, salvaging or towing business. 18. PERSON means any individual, firm, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or association acting in a fiduciary capacity. 19. PREMISES means any portion of a platted or unplatted lot, parcel or plot of land either occupied or unoccupied by any building or structure, equipment or property of any kind. 20. PREMISES DESCRIPTION means the discrete area of the premises used by the business as listed in the application 21. RECYCLING, SALVAGING OR TOWING PREMISES means any premises which is used in the business of recycling, salvaging or towing. 22. RECYCLING, SALVAGING OR TOWING VEHICLE means any motor vehicle used in the business of recycling, salvaging or towing. 23. REGULATED PROPERTY means any of the following: a. Valuable metals stamped, engraved, stenciled or otherwise marked to identify the metal as the property of a government entity, telecommunications provider, public utility, cable operator or an entity that produces, transmits, delivers or furnishes electricity, transportation, shipbuilding or mining. b. Copper, including conductors, bus bars, cables or wires, whether stranded or solid. c. Aluminum conductors, cables or wires, whether stranded or solid, and aluminum or copper siding, gutters, downspouts, screens, windows, window frames and doors. d. Metal beer kegs. e. Manhole covers, including lids, grates and frames. f. Metal bathtubs, sinks, water heaters and non-plastic or copper pipes. g. Metal grave markers, sculptures, plaques, vases and other cemetery monuments. h. Fixtures from houses of worship, including stained glass. i. Rails, switch components, spikes, angle bars, tie plates or bolts used to construct rail tracks. j. Non-ferrous metal items other than aluminum cans. k. Traffic signs, guardrails and aluminum light poles. L. Water meters. m. Condensing or evaporator coils from heating or air conditioning units. n. Catalytic converters. o. Bicycles and bicycle frames. p. Any coated metal wire that has been smelted, burned or melted, thereby removing the manufacturer's or owner's identifying marks. q. Small engines or motors used to power home tools or equipment, including generators and lawn mowers. 24. SALVAGE VEHICLE has the meaning given in s. 340.01(55g), Wis. Stats., as amended. 25. SECONDHAND means previously owned by a member of the general public on a retail basis. 26. TIRE DISPOSER means any person who, in compliance with all applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations disposes of or converts tires to another purpose including, without limitation, any person who is engaged in any of the following activities: a. Incinerating or disposing of tires as waste or fuel. b. Reducing tires into basic components for oil, steel, carbon black, rubber, road paving or other marketable salvage materials by shredding, grinding, chemical treatment or other means. c. Converting tires into other useful items such as, but not limited to, doormats, pads and shoe soles. 27. TIRE REPROCESSOR means any person who regrooves, recaps, retreads or otherwise remanufactures waste tires. 28. TOWING means pulling, pushing, hauling, lifting or transporting motor vehicles from one location to another using another motor vehicle. 29. TOW TRUCK means any motor vehicle equipped with mechanical, hydraulic or other lifting devices or winches used for the recovery or transport of motor vehicles. 30. VALUABLE METAL means any ferrous or non-ferrous material or product made of metal that readily may be resold. This definition shall include motor vehicles and bicycles, or the parts thereof, but shall not include precious metals or articles of personal property for resale that are subject to the provisions of chapter 92. 31. WASTE TIRE means any tire which is worn (less than 2/32 inch tread depth anywhere along a major tread groove), defective, damaged (cut or snagged tread, exposed body cords, bumps, knots, bulges or separated sidewall) or is not fit for use upon a public way, or any new or secondhand tire that is destined for a tire disposer or tire reprocessor. 32. WASTE TIRE GENERATOR means any person who, in the course of normal business activities, generates or removes 25 or more waste tires per calendar year, including: a. Any person engaged in the sale or mounting of new, secondhand or remanufactured automobile, truck or equipment tires, who receives waste tires in the exchange process associated therewith. b. Any person who requires or allows customers to take waste tires. c. Fleet owners. 33. WASTE TIRE TRANSPORTER means any person who does any of the following: a. Engages in the business of transporting waste tires on a public way. b. At any one time transports more than 5 waste tires on a public way. c. Transports waste tires for a waste tire generator, irrespective of the number of tires being transported. 34. WHOLESALE AND BULK PURCHASES means the purchase of property by weight, or in quantity, without unloading or closely inspecting individual items or property when purchased. Truckload and bulk purchases shall be at least 6 discrete items if purchased in quantity and not less than 200 pounds if purchased by weight.