Scrap Metal Laws By State
Rhode Island 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:
· Present and allow a photocopy of 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.
Buyer’s must:
- Record vehicle license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
- Keep a record of sellers name, address, phone number and date of sale
- All sales tickets must have date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material
- Sales tickets must show dollar amount paid to seller.
- 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 for precious metals and catalytic converters for up to 14 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.
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 14-day tag-and-hold policy when notified by law enforcement to do so.
Links to Other Important Information for Rhode Island Salvage/Recycling
Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling
· Tires – http://www.dem.ri.gov/pubs/regs/regs/waste/swrg97_5.pdf
· State EPA on scrap - http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/ri.html
· State laws on scrap yards - http://www.dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/commlicensing/autowrecking/Commercial_Licensing_Regulation_6.pdf
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