Tagging articles.
Columbus City Codes § 541.05
in effect541.05 - Tagging articles.
A tag shall be attached to all nonferrous metals mentioned in section 541.01 which are received by junk yards or processing plants. Said tag shall be attached to the article in some visible and convenient place, with the number written thereupon corresponding to the entry number on the book required to be kept by section 541.02. This section shall not apply to purchases by a processor when buying directly from junk yards or legitimate business concerns producing such nonferrous metals in the course of its business. For purposes of this section "nonferrous metals" are defined as materials that are not iron-based like their ferrous counterparts. Common nonferrous metals include copper, aluminum, and lead.
(Ord. 1174-68; Ord. No. 0768-2024, § 3, 3-18-2024)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BURELICO_CH541SEDEGE_541.05TAARFetched: 10/27/2026
