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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/15/2019
05/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to secondary metals dealings. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate secondary metals dealings in Massachusetts. It establishes a registration process for secondary metals dealers, requiring them to maintain detailed records of their transactions, including obtaining identification from sellers. The bill also prohibits dealers from accepting certain types of metal items, such as guardrails, manhole covers, and historical markers, which are deemed "prohibited metals." The bill imposes fines for violations, including knowingly buying or receiving prohibited metals, engaging in secondary metals dealing without registration, and failing to comply with record-keeping requirements. Additionally, the bill directs the commissioner of banks to establish a 2-year pilot program for a Massachusetts Abandoned Property Registry to address vacant or foreclosing properties in the Commonwealth.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 05/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H286 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H286.pdf |
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