Revocation of a junk dealer and/or recycler establishment permit.
Riverside Municipal Code § 5.85.170
in effect5.85.170 - Revocation of a junk dealer and/or recycler establishment permit.
A. Subject to the procedures set forth in this section, the Chief of Police may revoke a junk dealer and/or recycler's establishment permit issued pursuant to this chapter whenever any of the following has occurred:
1. The holder of an establishment permit or his agents, contractors, or employees have committed a felony or crime involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or moral turpitude in connection with the operation of this business;
2. The holder of an establishment permit is acting in a manner that constitutes a public nuisance;
3. The holder of an establishment permit or their agents, contractors, or employees have violated any laws or regulations in connection with the operation of this business or failed to cooperate with the Riverside Police Department, where such actions constitute a pattern of conduct; or
4. The Chief of Police determines the permit holder has made material misrepresentations in the permit application or makes any of the findings that would have justified denying the application for an establishment permit in the first instance under Section 5.85.130 of this chapter.
B. If, in the discretion of the Chief of Police, the violation is capable of correction, then prior to revocation, a written notice shall be given to the permittee or certificate holder of the violation(s) involved to allow a period of time to correct the violation(s), which period shall not exceed five business days. At the end of said period, the police department shall conduct an inspection to determine whether the violation(s) has been corrected. If the Chief of Police determines that the violation(s) is not capable of correction or finds that the violation(s) continues without correction, then the Chief of Police may issue a notice of revocation.
C. To revoke an establishment permit, the Chief of Police shall serve upon the holder thereof, either by personal service or by United States Mail sent to address(es) listed on the establishment permit application, a written notice that said permit shall be revoked on a date specified in said notice. All junk dealer and/or recycler work and activity by employees shall cease following issuance of the notice of revocation, and no activity for which the permit is required shall be conducted.
D. A revoked establishment permit shall be immediately surrendered to the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 7709, § 1(Exh. A), 2025)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT5BU_CH5.85JUDESCMERE_5.85.170REJUDEREESPEFetched: 11/1/2026