Scrap Metal Laws By State

New Hampshire Scrap Metal Laws

Payment Restrictions:

New Hampshire does NOT have special payment restrictions.

Fingerprinting:

New Hampshire does not require fingerprints.

Video Recording:

New Hampshire does not require video recordings.

Tag and Hold:

New Hampshire 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:

New Hampshire 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:

New Hampshire 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:

New Hampshire 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:

New Hampshire 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:

New Hampshire does not require law enforcement notification.

NMVTIS Reporting:

ALL STATES, not just New Hampshire 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
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 license plate number and description of vehicle used to transport scrap
Keep a record of sellers name, address and date of sale
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 7 days)

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

It is unlawful to purchase materials from persons under the age of 16 years without written consent from parent or guardian.

While not written in New Hampshire law, it is suggested that dealers keep records, certifications, registrations, etc. on site for a minimum of 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 7 days when requested by law enforcement.

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 New Hampshire Salvage/Recycling

Auto-Parts Salvage/Recycling

· Scrap Tires – http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swmb/tsei/greenyards/documents/bmp_tires.pdf

· Vehicle Salvage - http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/waste/swmb/tsei/greenyards/index.htm

· Environmental Safety pertaining to junkyards – Section IV http://des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pip/publications/wd/documents/nhdes-wd-01-12.pdf

· Regulations for scrap yards and junkyards – http://gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XXX/322/322-mrg.htm

*** http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2013/SB0104.html