Retention of property.
Seattle Mun. Code § 6.288.100
in effect6.288.100 - Retention of property.
A. Any property, except scrap metal, bought or received in pledge by any used goods dealer shall be retained at his/her business premises within thirty (30) days after its receipt, except when acquired from another used goods licensee, or except when redeemed by the owner;
B. Scrap metal obtained from a scrap metal hauler or other seller enumerated in Section 6.288.070 B1f(i) and (ii) shall be retained for a minimum of five (5) days, excluding Sundays, and national holidays; provided, that scrap metal purchased from another used goods licensee other than a scrap metal hauler, or a manufacturer, as defined by Chapter 5.30 of the Seattle Municipal Code, or a utility designated by Section 5.48.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code, or a government entity shall not be subject to a retention period.
(Ord. 120668, § 32, 2001; Ord. 115843, § 8, 1991; Ord. 110082, § 5, 1981; Ord. 109818, § 1, 1981.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT6BURE_SUBTITLE_IVNELICO_CH6.288USGODE_6.288.100REPRFetched: 11/1/2026