Scrap Metal Laws By State
Hawaii Scrap Metal Laws
Payment Restrictions:
Fingerprinting:
Video Recording:
Tag and Hold:
License Scanning:
Vehicle Descriptions:
Taking Photographs of Materials:
Taking Photographs of Customers Faces:
Notify Law Enforcement:
NMVTIS Reporting:
Legal Mandates
Updated January 2014
State Requirements
In order to sell scrap metal, sellers will be required to:
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Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver's license or state ID card;
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If the material is copper, a copy of the contractor license is required and must be kept on file (if no license is available you cannot purchase the copper and must contact law enforcement);
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Sign a statement indicating that they are the owner of or are authorized to sell the metal;
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Sign a statement that they have not been convicted of metal theft. 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 license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- A video or photograph of the seller and the material being sold (if the material is copper or a beer keg), including a description and weight of the material.
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, occupation and date of sale
- 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.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
· Buyer must report purchased vehicle information to NMVTIS
· Tag and hold policies are in effect (up to 15 days)
No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.
No scrap metal business may purchase copper without a valid contractor’s license.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of two years and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 15-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
Links to Other Important Information for Hawaii Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://healthuser.hawaii.gov/health/environmental/waste/sw/pdf/tirerecycintrm.pdf
o Copper: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/HB2107_.PDF
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