Scrap Metal Laws By State

Idaho Scrap Metal Laws



Payment Restrictions:

Idaho has special payment restrictions, see the legal mandates below. Nexus handles ALL payment restrictions automatically. For instance, if a material can only be paid by check, Nexus will disable CASH & ATM buttons and only allow the operator to generate a check, which Nexus generates and prints for you.


Fingerprinting:

Idaho does not require fingerprints.


Video Recording:

Idaho does not require video recordings.


Tag and Hold:

Idaho requires yards to tag-and-hold certain materials for a period of time to give law enforcement time to locate possibly stolen material matching that description. Once tag-and-hold expires, the material can be recycled. Nexus handles all of this scheduling for you -- 100% automated with no manual input required.


License Scanning:

Idaho requires each customers drivers license, ID card, consulate ID or passport to be scanned and kept on file. Nexus automates this process by taking a picture of the license, scanning all the data, letting you know when it expires and keeping it on file forever!


Vehicle Descriptions:

Idaho requires every purchase of scrap metal to also have the customer or drivers vehicle information recorded as part of the transaction. Nexus keeps track of every vehicle for you, as well as the number of occupants!


Taking Photographs of Materials:

Idaho requires that each material/purchase have a snapshot image to be taken while the material is being weighed. Nexus does this automatically, unlike other systems, your employees won't have to click any buttons or do anything manually to capture images.


Taking Photographs of Customers Faces:

Idaho requires a photograph to be taken of the customers face at the time of payout. Nexus does this automatically, unlike other systems, your employees won't have to click any buttons or do anything manually to capture images.


Notify Law Enforcement:

Idaho requires law enforcement notifications when certain materials are purchased. Nexus alerts you when you need to report a material and generates a tag for Tag-And-Hold.


NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Idaho are required to report vehicle purchases to NMVTIS through services like Add123.com or Nexus' integrated reporting system. Failure to report vehicles results in a $1,500 fine PER VEHICLE by the federal government. Nexus handles vehicle purchases, VIN number decoding and NMVTIS reporting automatically!


Legal Mandates


Updated January 2014

***Effective March 2013

State Requirements

In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:

  • Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver's license or state ID card;
  • Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
  • Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft (which includes the following statement: "I, the undersigned, affirm under penalty of law that the property that is subject to this transaction is not to the best of my knowledge stolen property.") This statement must be signed by seller, include date and time of transaction and include a witness signature by the buyer.

Buyer’s must:

  • Record make, model and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
  • Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
  • ***Keep a photograph of the seller, the seller's vehicle including visible license plate, and the material being sold.
  • All sales tickets must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
    • Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
    • Sales tickets must be signed by the seller.  Seller will receive a copy of the receipt and buyer will retain a copy.

         ·            Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS

         ·            Tag and hold policies are in effect (up to 10 days)

 

NOTE:  No scrap metal business may enter into a transaction to purchase or receive metallic wire that was burned in whole or in part to remove insulation unless the seller can produce written proof to the scrap metal business that the wire was lawfully burned or lawfully recovered from a burned structure.

No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.

Upon request by any commissioned law enforcement officer of the state or any of its political subdivisions, every scrap metal business shall make available a full, true, and correct record from the purchase or receipt of nonferrous metal property or stainless steel involving a specific individual, vehicle, or item of nonferrous metal property or commercial metal property. This information may be transmitted within a specified time of not less than five (5) business days to the applicable law enforcement agency electronically, by facsimile transmission, or by modem or similar device, or by delivery of computer disk subject to the requirements of, and approval by, the chief of police or the county's chief law enforcement officer.

Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 3 years. 

Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of three years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 10-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.

 

 

Links to Other Important Information for Idaho Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

·         Tires - The state of Idaho supports and encourages the reuse and recycling of waste tires, with a focus on regulating waste tires to protect public health and safety. In particular, the state is concerned with eliminating potential fire hazards; minimizing or eliminating potential breeding grounds for disease-bearing insects (e.g., mosquitos and rodents); and eliminating potential sources of surface and ground water contamination. In 2003, Idaho passed a Waste Tire Act that strengthens the ability of the state, counties, and cities to regulate waste tire storage and disposal sites. To learn more about the provisions of Idaho's Waste Tire Act, visit Idaho's Waste Tire Management Web site

·         For information on air, water, and waste quality regulations for Idaho, see http://www.deq.idaho.gov/assistance-resources/industry-specific-assistance/salvage-yards.aspx

·         To see Idaho Bill No. 163, Regulation for Scrap Dealers see http://legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2009/H0163.pdf 

***http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/legislation/2013/H0241.pdf 

 

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