The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as, and may be cited and referred to as the “automobile wrecker ordinance.” (Ord. 8155 § 3 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 1, 1961.)

The ordinance codified in this chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Section 11520 of the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 8155 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 10, 1961.)

Every automobile wrecker licensed as such who obtains actual possession of a vehicle subject to registration pursuant to the California Vehicle Code, for the purpose of wrecking or dismantling the same shall, within 24 hours after the acquisition of such vehicle, notify the sheriff of the county of Los Angeles of such acquisition. (Ord. 8155 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 2, 1961.)

Every automobile wrecker licensed as such, within 24 hours after the acquisition thereof, shall report to sheriff, on a form provided by the sheriff, the acquisition by such automobile wrecker of all loose vehicle parts and other motor vehicle accessories except such as are obtained from vehicles wrecked by the same automobile wrecker, and except such as are acquired from other duly licensed automobile wreckers. (Ord. 8155 § 3 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 4, 1961.)

In so notifying the sheriff, the automobile wrecker shall use a copy of the form prescribed for such purpose by the Division of Registration of the Department of Motor Vehicles of the state of California. Such form shall contain the information required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Ord. 8155 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 3, 1961.)

The sheriff shall prepare and deliver to all duly licensed automobile wreckers requesting the same forms on which to report the acquisition of loose vehicle parts and other accessories. Every automobile wrecker who is required by this chapter to report the acquisition of loose vehicle parts or other automobile accessories shall obtain such forms from the sheriff and shall use such forms in reporting such acquisitions. (Ord. 8155 § 3 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 5, 1961.)

Violation of this chapter is punishable by a fine of not to exceed $500.00, or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. On each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this chapter occurs or continues, such violation constitutes a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 8155 § 2 (part), 1962: Ord. 8125 § 9, 1961.)