New Franklin Metal Belonging to Cemeteries, Political Subdivisions, Electric Cooperatives and Utilities: Scrap Yard Not to Purchase: Violation, Penalty ordinance (§ 210.428)
Chapter 210: Offenses · Article VII. Offenses Concerning Property
A. No scrap yard shall purchase any metal that can be identified as belonging to a public or private cemetery or to a political subdivision or electrical cooperative, municipal utility or a utility regulated under Chapter 386 or 393, RSMo., including bleachers, guardrails, signs, street and traffic lights or signals, and manhole cover or covers, whether broken or unbroken, from anyone other than the cemetery or monument owner, political subdivision, electrical cooperative or utility, or manufacturer of the metal or item described in this Section unless such person is authorized in writing by the cemetery or monument owner, political subdivision, electrical cooperative or utility, or manufacturer to sell the metal.
B. Anyone convicted of violating this Section shall be guilty of an ordinance violation.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 91 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.