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What is NYC AC § 16-470?

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This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter, including 'in bulk', 'motor vehicle', 'owner', 'person', 'recyclable container', and 'street'. These definitions clarify the terminology relevant to the context of the statute. Applies to individuals and entities involved with motor vehicles and recyclable materials.

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§ 16-470 Definitions.

AC § 16-470

As used in this chapter: "In bulk" means fifty or more recyclable containers; "Motor vehicle" means any vehicle operated or driven upon a street that is propelled by any power other than human or animal power; "Owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a motor vehicle, including any person entitled to the use and possession of a motor vehicle subject to a security interest by another person and also includes any lessee or bailee of a motor vehicle having the exclusive use thereof, under a lease or otherwise, for a period greater than thirty days; "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation or other legal entity; "Recyclable container" means any bottle, can, jar or other container constructed from glass, metal or plastic that has been designated as a recyclable material pursuant to subdivision b of section 16-305 of this title; "Street" means any public street, avenue, road, alley, lane, highway, boulevard, concourse, parkway, driveway, culvert, sidewalk, crosswalk, boardwalk, viaduct, square or place, including marginal streets.

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