Scrap Metal Laws By State

Nebraska Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska requires facilities to record video using security cameras. Nexus tracks time, dates and weights for each material -- making locating a video for law enforcement extremely easy!

Tag and Hold:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska requires that each material/purchase have a snapshot image to be taken while the material is being weighed. 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:

Nebraska 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:

Nebraska does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just Nebraska 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

***Scrap tire regulation changes effective 5/7/2013 (see bottom of page)

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;
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;
For sales of copper or catalytic converters only – a right index finger print is to be obtained and kept on file.

Buyer’s must:

Record license plate number and description of vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep an electronic record of sellers name, address and date of sale
A photograph or video of the materials being purchased (must include time and date stamp)
All sales tickets must have location of sale, date and time of the sale, the price paid for materials, as well as the initials of the clerk completing the sale.
- Must also show the weight, quantity and/or volume of the material.
- Must include a general description of the material and if the material is insulated.
- 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

· Tag and hold policy is in effect (for a minimum of 10 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 1 year.

Scrap recyclers must maintain a record of all purchases for one year and is subject to inspection by any law enforcement at any time. There is a tag-and-hold policy for a minimum of 10 days when requested by law enforcement.

All transactions over the amount of $25 must be paid by check made payable to the seller. All transactions for copper or catalytic converters must be paid by check made payable to the seller.

It is unlawful to purchase materials from persons under the age of 18 years (with the exception of metal beverage or food cans).

No scrap metal business may purchase or receive beer kegs from anyone except a distributor or manufacturer of beer kegs or licensed brewery.

Links to Other Important Information for Nebraska Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

· Scrap Tires – http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=s8115160000

***http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/Current/PDF/Final/LB549.pdf

· Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards - http://nlc1.nlc.state.ne.us/epubs/E6500/Q002-2006.pdf

· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards - http://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/100/PDF/Slip/LB766.pdf

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