Bill > HF3251

This bill eliminates the requirement for a license to sell scrap metal copper in Minnesota, effectively removing a previously established regulatory process. Currently, individuals selling scrap metal copper were required to obtain a license from the commissioner, pay a $250 fee, and provide personal information such as name, address, and date of birth. The bill repeals the existing subdivision that mandated this licensing process and removes the requirement for sellers to prove they obtained copper through lawful means. Instead, the bill maintains existing record-keeping requirements for scrap metal dealers, which include creating detailed transaction records with seller identification, vehicle information, and a signed statement that the metal is not stolen. Scrap metal dealers will still need to document purchases, keep records open for law enforcement inspection, and follow other existing regulations when purchasing scrap metal. The changes will simplify the process of selling scrap metal copper by removing the licensing bureaucracy while maintaining other safeguards against potential theft or illegal sales.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3251&ssn=0&y=2025