HB23 Alabama 2012 1st Special Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2012
Title: Baldwin County, Oil and Gas Severance Tax Trust Fund, loans to county, repayment, Sec. 45-2-245.20 am'd
Summary: The bill tightens copper purchase rules for secondary metals recyclers by requiring ID checks, limiting cash payments, and adding penalties and license revocation for violations.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it requires secondary metals recyclers to keep detailed purchase records, including a copy of the seller's government-issued photo ID. It places cash payment limits on purchases (copper limited to a very small amount and other metals up to $1,000) and generally requires payment by check to the seller. It creates civil penalties and possible license revocation for repeat violations, and sets criminal penalties (misdemeanor to felony) based on the value of the transaction.

Who It Affects
Secondary metals recyclers operating in Alabama: must follow stricter recordkeeping, ID verification, and payment rules, and could face civil penalties or license revocation for violations.
People delivering metal to secondary metals recyclers: must provide government photo ID and information as part of the transaction; face criminal penalties if the sale violates the act, with penalties tied to the transaction value.

Key Provisions
SCRs must maintain legible records of all metal purchases, including recycler and seller details, date, weight/description of metal, amount paid, a signed ownership statement, the deliverer’s name and address, a copy of the deliverer’s government-issued photo ID, and vehicle information if available; records must be kept for at least two years.
Purchases must not involve cash transactions exceeding $10 for copper or $1,000 for all other metals; payments are generally by check to the seller’s name and address, mailed or picked up; the recycler may pay with cash or check for smaller transactions as specified.
Violations can lead to civil penalties ($250 for the first violation, $500 for the second, and license revocation for a third violation within five years) and criminal penalties (Class A misdemeanor under $500, Class C felony $500-$2,500, Class B felony over $2,500); restitution may be ordered at sentencing.
The act takes effect on the first day of the third month after the Governor approves it.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Baldwin County