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NJ S4525
Establishes requirements for receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing propulsion batteries.
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Introduced
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes requirements for the receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing propulsion batteries. Under the bill, a person delivering or selling scrap metal to a scrap metal business is required to disclose, in writing, whether the scrap metal contains a propulsion battery before the scrap metal business receives or purchases the scrap metal. The bill also requires a scrap metal business to inspect scrap metal before receipt or purchase to confirm that the scrap metal does not contain a propulsion battery if the disclosure made by the person delivering or selling the scrap metal indicates that the scrap metal does not contain such a battery. Additionally, a scrap metal business is required to maintain, for at least five years and in a manner as may be prescribed by the Attorney General, a record of all propulsion battery disclosures for scrap metal received or purchased by the scrap metal business and a record of the inspection of scrap metal received or purchased by the scrap metal business if the disclosure made by the person delivering or selling the scrap metal indicates the scrap metal does not contain a propulsion battery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new requirements for scrap metal businesses when receiving or purchasing scrap metal containing propulsion batteries. Specifically, the bill requires anyone selling or delivering scrap metal to disclose in writing whether the scrap metal contains a propulsion battery (defined as batteries that could pose an environmental danger). If the seller indicates the scrap metal does not contain a propulsion battery, the scrap metal business must personally inspect the metal to confirm this before purchasing or receiving it. The bill also mandates that scrap metal businesses maintain detailed records of these propulsion battery disclosures and inspections for at least five years, in a manner prescribed by the Attorney General. Additionally, the bill reinforces existing requirements for scrap metal businesses, such as verifying the seller's identity, recording transaction details, and maintaining records that can be made available to law enforcement. The new provisions are designed to prevent potential environmental hazards and improve tracking of scrap metal transactions, with the law set to take effect six months after enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4525 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4525_I1.HTM |
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