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2007 SESSION

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SB 1140 Scrap metal processors; establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal thereby.

Introduced by: Frank W. Wagner | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION: (all summaries)

Scrap metal processors. Establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal by scrap metal processors. Scrap metal processors shall not purchase nonferrous scrap (including stainless steel), metal articles, and proprietary articles directly from a person who is not an authorized scrap seller or its agent without recording the seller's identification information and the time and date of the transaction, the license number of the seller's vehicle, and a description of the items received from the seller, in a permanent ledger. The ledger shall be available for review by law-enforcement officials or conservators of the peace. Scrap metal processors are prohibited from purchasing such objects from persons under age 18. Negligent violations are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $7,500, and knowing violations are a Class 1 misdemeanor. Materials used in the provision of health care by a licensed professional are exempt.


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