Scrap Metal Laws By State
New York 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
*Please check your local laws, many have increased requirements in 2013.
State Requirements – New York does not have specific state requirements, all scrap yards are regulated through their municipalities. The following is a average listing of requirements, requirements may vary per municipalities.
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 year, make, model and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address 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.
- Must show amount paid for materials.
- 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 on all materials for 5 days
NOTE: Please be aware that scrap yards in the State of New York are governed by their Municipality; you must refer to your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.
Keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for 1 year for all purchases
Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for a minimum of one year and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a 5-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
The state law requires anyone involved in the transfer or disposal of 1973 or newer model year junk or salvage vehicles to obtain a registration or certification from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Links to Other Important Information for New York Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
- Tires –Cached - Similar http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8792.html
- Vehicles - http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8505.html
- State EPA Guidelines – http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/ny.html
- Scrap yard regulations vary by municipality – example: http://www.columbusny.us/uploads/2/9/7/7/2977434/junt.pdf
- 2012/2013 pending legislation: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3631/text
- 2012/2013 pending legislation: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3631/text
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