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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 | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

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.

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Scrap metal processors. Establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal by scrap metal processors. Scrap metal processors shall not purchase nonferrous scrap, 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 professsional are exempt.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Scrap metal processors. Establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal by scrap metal processors. Scrap metal processors shall not purchase nonferrous scrap, 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 certain authorized security agents. In addition, proprietary articles shall not be purchased from a person who is not an authorized scrap seller or its agent unless the buyer either obtains documentary evidence that the seller lawfully possesses the proprietary articles or submits a report to local law-enforcement officials. Local scrap metal dealer ordinances are required to conform to these requirements. Violations are subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Scrap metal processors.  Establishes requirements regarding purchases of scrap metal by scrap metal processors. Scrap metal processors shall not purchase nonferrous scrap, metal articles, and proprietary articles directly from persons other than licensed plumbers, electricians, HVAC contractors, building and construction contractors, public utilities, transportation companies, licensed peddlers and brokers, industrial and manufacturing companies, demolition contractors, marine, automobile and aircraft salvage and wrecking companies, and government entities or their agents 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. In addition, proprietary articles shall not be purchased from a person unless the buyer either obtains documentary evidence that the seller lawfully possesses the proprietary articles or submits a report with local law-enforcement officials. Local scrap metal dealer ordinances are required to conform to these requirements. Violations are punishable by up to two years in prison and fines of not more than $1,000.