Scrap Metal Laws By State

Wyoming Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

Wyoming 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:

Wyoming does not require fingerprints.

Video Recording:

Wyoming does not require video recordings.

Tag and Hold:

Wyoming has no tag and hold provisions.

License Scanning:

Wyoming 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:

Wyoming does not require vehicle information to be recorded.

Taking Photographs of Materials:

Wyoming does not require images to be taken of materials. However, it is always a good idea for law enforcement. 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:

Wyoming does not require facial photographs. However, it is always a good idea for law enforcement. 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:

Wyoming does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Wyoming 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

State Requirements

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

· Agree to allow photocopy of 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 state and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep a record of sellers name, address, telephone 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 also show the dollar amount paid for 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

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 3 years.

Any purchases over the amount of $250 shall be made in the form of a check.

It is unlawful to purchase a beer keg from anyone other than a distributor who shows proof that they are authorized to sell the item.

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.

Links to Other Important Information for Wyoming Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

· Tires - http://deq.state.wy.us/shwd/downloads/guidelines/swg21.pdf

· State EPA Regulations - http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/states/wy.html

· State regulations - http://www.dot.state.wy.us/wydot/vehicle_bus_regulation/salvage_storage/Salvage_compliance

o legisweb.state.wy.us/2009/Bills/SF0128.pdf

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