BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

HB 1756: Scrap metal licensing

Concerning scrap metal licensing.

Summary

Creates a licensing program for scrap metal processors and recyclers, with a license fee of $1,000 and criminal and civil penalties for unlicensed activity.
Prohibits cash transactions involving private metal property or nonferrous metal property.
Requires a five day hold on all private metal property or nonferrous metal property, unless the scrap metal purchaser copies the seller's identification and a picture of the material being sold.
Requires a scrap metal business to hold property which has been reported as stolen for up to 90 days, if directed in writing by a law enforcement officer.
Preempts local regulation of scrap metal businesses.
Increases civil penalties for violations of regulations relating to scrap metal businesses.

From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1756), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to scrap metal licensing;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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