Scrap Metal Laws By State

Kansas Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

Kansas 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:

Kansas requires fingerprints, but may vary by county. Nexus does this automatically for you and keeps fingerprints on file for each customer/driver forever!

Video Recording:

Kansas does not require video recordings.

Tag and Hold:

Kansas requires yards to tag-and-hold certain materials for a period of time to give law enforcement time to locate possibly stolen material matching that description. Once tag-and-hold expires, the material can be recycled. Nexus handles all of this scheduling for you -- 100% automated with no manual input required.

License Scanning:

Kansas 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:

Kansas 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:

Kansas 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:

Kansas 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:

Kansas does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Kansas 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

***Effective 1/1/2012

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 (this only needs to be collected at the first sale, additional sales can refer to the ID on file);
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;
Provide a fingerprint to be kept on file

Buyer’s must:

Record issuing state and license plate number, color and make of sellers vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
All sales tickets for purchases over the amount of $50 must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, as well as the name of the clerk completing the sale. (With the exception of catalytic converters, which require all following information regardless of sales price).
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume and description of the material.
- Sales tickets must show the amount paid to the seller.
- 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

o Vehicle VIN #, make, model, and description must be kept on file for all scrap automobiles and/or vehicle parts.

· Tag and hold policy is in effect (for a minimum of 33 days)

NOTE: Please be aware of your local ordinances. Many cities and counties have additional ordinances that may not be listed here.

***All scrap metal dealers must register with the city or county in which they are located.

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 tag-and-hold policy for a minimum of 33 working days when notified by law enforcement to do so.

It is unlawful to purchase any metal or copper wire that has been burned, melted or smelted unless they sign a waiver saying they are the true owner of the material and is entitled to sell it.

It is unlawful to purchase any of the following materials without written proof including licensure to sell said items: utility access covers, street light poles or fixtures, guard rails, street signs, water meter covers, traffic lights, any metal marked with the name of a government, utility, school or other entity, railroad spikes or rails, funeral markers, historical markers, beer kegs, fire hydrants, junk vehicles with missing VIN, real estate signs, bleachers or risers, or telecommunication wire.

Any purchases of catalytic converters that have been separated from a vehicle, air conditioner coils or condensers, and/or copper tubing or sheeting must be paid for with check made payable to the seller or if paid in cash the transaction must be videotaped and held in records for a period of 2 years.

It is unlawful to purchase scrap metal from a minor (under 18 years old) without a parent/guardian present, or whose parent/guardian has been convicted of a felony.

It is unlawful to purchase scrap metal from a person who has been convicted of a felony in the past 5 years.

Links to Other Important Information for Kentucky Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

· Scrap Tires – http://www.ecarcenter.org/ks/ks-tires.htm

· Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards - http://www.sbeap.org/publications/salvagefaqmore.pdf

Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards -

· *** http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2011_12/measures/documents/hb2312_enrolled.pdf