Definition of terms

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Abandoned motor vehicle," any motor vehicle left on a public street or highway or left on private property without the permission of the landowner or tenant; (2) "Impounded vehicle," any motor vehicle removed or caused to be removed from a public highway pursuant to § 32-30-19 ; (3) "Junk motor vehicle," any motor vehicle that has been placed on the property of a recognized junk dealer for the purposes of salvage; (4) "Motor vehicle," automobile, boat as defined by § 32-3A-2 , house trailer, moped as defined by § 32-3-1 , motor truck, motorcycle, off-road vehicle as defined by § 32-20-1 , snowmobile as defined by § 32-20A-1 , trailer as defined by § 32-3-1 , and all vehicles propelled by power other than muscular power, but not a: (a) Engine; (b) Farm wagon; (c) Road roller; (d) Traction engine; or (e) Vehicle that runs only on rails or tracks; (5) "Removal agency," any public body, or private or nonprofit organization, authorized to remove and salvage abandoned and junk motor vehicles and other scrap metals. A removal agency may be authorized by chapter 32-30 to remove vehicles, may be hired or appointed by a public body, or may be in the business of removing or salvaging vehicles; and (6) "Scrap metals," waste or refuse metals that have been in actual use and have been abandoned and are fit only to be remanufactured or recycled. Source: SL 1972, ch 197 , § 2; SL 1985, ch 268 , § 1; SL 1987, ch 245 , § 1; SL 1988, ch 270 , § 1; SL 1998, ch 195 , § 3; SL 2025, ch 132 , § 1.