HB90 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry Rich

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Lynn GreerDan WilliamsEd HenryKen JohnsonWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Secondary metals recyclers, permitting of certain secondary metals recylers and sellers of certain metal property required, business hours of secondary metals recyclers limited, notification, maintenance of additional records required, cash payment limited, penalties, Sec. 13A-8-30.1 added, Secs. 13A-8-31, 13A-8-37 am'd.;

Summary

HB90 would regulate secondary metals recyclers and nonferrous metal sellers by requiring permits, tightening records and payment rules, limiting hours, and imposing penalties to reduce theft and illegal metal dealings.

What This Bill Does

It creates county sheriff–issued permits to purchase nonferrous metals for recyclers and to transport or sell nonferrous metals for others, with set durations and a fee for fixed-site permits. It expands required records, restricts cash payments for nonferrous metals, and requires payments by checks with a waiting period for cash transactions. It also restricts business hours, requires a prominent notice at fixed sites, and establishes criminal penalties for unpermitted transactions, theft-related activities, and other violations.

Who It Affects

• Secondary metals recyclers (including fixed-site facilities) who must obtain permits, keep extra records, post notices, follow restricted hours, and handle payments under new cash rules.
• Sellers and other people who transport or sell nonferrous metals, who must obtain permits to participate in these transactions and could face criminal penalties for selling or transporting without a permit or buying stolen metals.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new permit system (13A-8-30.1): fixed-site recyclers must obtain a county sheriff permit to purchase nonferrous metals (fee up to $200; 24-month validity) and other individuals/entities must obtain a permit to transport or sell nonferrous metals (12-month validity; non-fee).
• Requires permitting for nonferrous metal sellers/transporters, with records including ID, photo, check copies, vehicle information, and permit details; temporary 48-hour permits available for limited transactions.
• Recyclers must display a 20x30 inch notice about permit requirements; prohibit purchases between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.; and post notices about permitting.
• Expands recordkeeping (13A-8-31): add owner info, date, weight/description, amount paid, check copy, seller identification, delivery person details, vehicle and photo of metal; restrict cash payments (copper >$100; other metals >$1,000) and require check payments with a 24-hour waiting period for cash; records kept for at least two years.
• Enacts penalties (13A-8-37): criminal penalties for obtaining a permit to transport/sell stolen nonferrous metals; penalties for transporting, selling, or purchasing without a permit; classifications based on value of the transaction; restitution possible; and penalties for damaging property to obtain nonferrous metals.

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Subjects

Business and Commerce