Scrap Metal Laws By State
Mississippi 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
***Effective July 1, 2013
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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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
Buyer’s must:
- Record state of issue and license plate number, make and type of vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep an electronic record of sellers name, address and date of sale
- All sales must be recorded by photograph or video with date and time stamp and include a clear image of the face of the seller and the material being purchased
- 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.
- Must include a general description of the material and if the material is insulated.
- Amount paid for 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 policy is in effect (for a minimum of 3 days)
NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 2 years.
All payments must be made by check payable to the seller and mailed to their home after a waiting period of 3 days.
It is unlawful to purchase beer kegs or metal soft drink tanks unless the seller is licensed as a manufacturer or distributor of such tanks.
It is unlawful to purchase air conditioner condensers and/or coils from anyone unless they allow a copy of their HVAC or contractor’s license to be kept on file.
It is unlawful to purchase any cemetery markers unless the seller has written permission from local law enforcement to do so.
It is unlawful to purchase any scrap metal from persons under the age of 18 years.
No purchases may be made between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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 tag-and-hold policy for a minimum of 3 days on all purchases.
***Scrap metal dealers can qualify to register as 'manufacturers' and receive a reduced tax of 1.5% on all machinery, materials, fuel and electricity required for manufacturing after a 'direct pay' permit has been issued. Please visit www.dor.ms.gov for more information.
Links to Other Important Information for Mississippi Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Scrap Tires – http://www.deq.state.ms.us/mdeq.nsf/pdf/SW_WasteTireManagementRegs/$File/Waste%20Tire%20Management%20Regs%20(1998).pdf?OpenElement
· Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards - http://www.deq.state.ms.us/MDEQ.nsf/page/About_Office_of_Pollution_Control?OpenDocument
· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards - http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/reg_enf/scrap/ScrapMetal_RulesandRegs.pdf
http://www.sos.ms.gov/links/reg_enf/scrap/ScrapMetalLaw.pdf
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