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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate secondary metals dealing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a secondary metals registry and regulation system in Massachusetts. Key provisions include:
- Creating a central registry of information on metal transactions, to be maintained by the criminal record review board and funded by a new Secondary Metals Registry Trust Fund.
- Requiring secondary metal dealers to be licensed by local authorities, with regulations including annual license fees and record-keeping requirements.
- Prohibiting certain practices by secondary metal dealers, such as knowingly accepting false information or receiving certain types of metal, and imposing criminal penalties for violations.
- Establishing a forfeiture process for metal, equipment, and property associated with violations.
- Directing fines collected for violations to the Secondary Metals Registry Trust Fund.
- Implementing a 2-year pilot program to create a statewide abandoned property registry.
The bill aims to combat metal theft and regulate the secondary metals industry in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2415 (on 04/12/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S167 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S167.pdf |
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