Scrap Metal Laws By State

Iowa Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

Iowa 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:

Iowa does not require fingerprints.

Video Recording:

Iowa does not require video recordings.

Tag and Hold:

Iowa has no tag and hold provisions.

License Scanning:

Iowa 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:

Iowa requires every purchase of scrap metal to also have the customer or drivers vehicle information recorded as part of the transaction. Nexus keeps track of every vehicle for you, as well as the number of occupants!

Taking Photographs of Materials:

Iowa 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:

Iowa 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:

Iowa does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Iowa 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:

Allow a copy of the seller’s a driver's license or state ID card (File copy can be used for future visits)
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 issuing state and license plate number of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep a record of sellers name, address, place of business (if applicable) 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.

· 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.

All purchases over the amount of $50 must be made by check or electronic transfer, with the exception of catalytic converters, and then the amount is over $75.

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. Although there is no specified tag-and-hold policy, it is standard practice to hold material for a minimum of 10 working days when notified by law enforcement to do so.

Links to Other Important Information for Iowa Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

· Scrap Tires – An authorized vehicle recycler, as licensed by the Iowa Department of Transportation, may store up to 3,500 passenger tire equivalents. Tires should be sent for recycling or energy recovery as soon as possible.

· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards – https://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.714.pdf

· http://coolice.legis.iowa.gov/Cool-ICE/default.asp?Category=billinfo&Service=Billbook&frame=1&GA=84&hbill=HF2399

· Environmental Rules for scrap yards - http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/uploads/waste/salvageyardsfactsheet.pdf

· Salvage vehicle information - http://search.legis.state.ia.us/nxt/gateway.dll/ar/iac/7610___transportation%20department%20__5b761__5d/4050___chapter%20405%20salvage/_c_7610_4050.xml?f=templates$fn=document-frame.htm$q=%5Bfield%20%20306C.1%5D$x=Advanced$3.0