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HF3251 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

License to sell scrap metal copper eliminated.

Related bill: SF3468

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to make changes to the regulations concerning the sale and purchasing of scrap metal, particularly focusing on the sale of scrap metal copper in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Record Keeping: Scrap metal dealers are required to maintain detailed records of every transaction. This includes details about the scrap metal or motor vehicles bought, the seller’s proof of identification, and transaction information.
  • Identification and Records: Dealers must make and keep copies of sellers' identification and must record information about the vehicle used by sellers to deliver the scrap metal.
  • Seller Statement: Sellers must provide a signed statement, under penalty of perjury, claiming the scrap metal or motor vehicles are not stolen and they have the right to sell them.
  • Law Enforcement Inspection: Records must be accessible to law enforcement agencies for inspection, and audits may be conducted to ensure compliance.
  • Privacy Protections: Dealers cannot disclose personal information about customers without consent unless required by law, and must implement safeguards to protect this information.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Eliminating Licensing Requirement: The bill eliminates the requirement for individuals to have a license to sell scrap metal copper by repealing the Minnesota Statutes section that mandated licensing.
  • Repealer: The bill includes the repeal of Minnesota Statutes section 325E.21 subdivision 2c, which previously required sellers of scrap metal copper to obtain a license from the commissioner.

Relevant Terms

scrap metal, copper, license requirement, record keeping, law enforcement inspection, privacy protections, transaction records, personal information safeguards, repealer

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 28, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCommerce Finance and Policy
April 29, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "This refers to the legal backing for perjury penalties related to false statements in scrap metal sales."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section relates to the requirement for a statement signed by the seller under penalty of perjury.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications regarding when the perjury penalty applies in the context of scrap metal transactions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.48",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Enumerates an exception for dealers licensed under section 168.27 from record requirements in scrap metal transactions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section is mentioned in relation to exceptions for record requirements when acquiring property from certain licensed dealers.",
      "modified": [
        ""
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors