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SF3468 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

License to sell crap metal copper elimination

Related bill: HF3251

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to change the regulations concerning the sale and purchase of scrap metal, specifically focusing on removing the requirement for individuals to hold a license to sell scrap metal copper in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Elimination of License Requirement: The bill repeals the requirement for individuals to obtain a license to sell scrap metal copper. This change affects sellers who previously needed a license issued by the commissioner.
  • Record Maintenance: Scrap metal dealers are still required to maintain detailed records for each transaction. These records must include:
    • A description of the scrap metal or motor vehicle, including weight if applicable.
    • The date, time, and location of the transaction, along with a unique transaction identifier.
    • Photocopies or scans of the seller's proof of identification.
    • Details of the payment method used for the transaction.
    • Vehicle details used for delivering the scrap metal.
    • A statement signed by the seller confirming that the items are not stolen or under any liens.
    • A receipt with transaction details provided to the seller.
  • Inspection and Confidentiality: The scrap metal records must be accessible to law enforcement officers for inspection. Dealers are also required to protect customers' personal information unless disclosure is required by law.

Significant Changes

  • The bill repeals the law that required individuals to have a specific license to sell scrap metal copper, thus allowing more individuals to engage in such sales without going through a licensing process.
  • The provision repealed specifically affects the selling process for copper, which previously required formal documentation and a fee for licensing.

Relevant Terms

scrap metal, copper, license, transaction record, law enforcement, personal information, identification, law change, dealers, inspections, confidentiality.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCommerce and Consumer Protection

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the requirements for scrap metal dealers to maintain records of their transactions under section 325E.21, subdivision 1b.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates the recordkeeping systems to require electronic records.",
        "Specifies detailed information needed for each scrap metal transaction."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "325E.21",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1b"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references perjury penalties under section 609.48 in relation to statements made by sellers of scrap metal.",
      "modified": [
        "Requires seller statements under penalty of perjury attesting the scrap metal is not stolen."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "609.48",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill excludes certain transactions from record-keeping requirements, citing licenses under section 168.27.",
      "modified": [
        "Excludes purchases from licensed dealers from detailed record requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.27",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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