General Licensing Resources

• Can a Scrap Metal Dealer purchase beer kegs?
• What are the special laws related to air conditioner coils or condensers?
• What are the special laws related to utilities, government property, historical markers, etc.?
• Can a scrap metal dealer purchase scrap metal from a person if the legal right to sell the scrap metal cannot be determined?
• Can a dealer purchase from a person who does not have or refuses to present a state issued or federally issued identification?
• Can a dealer purchase scrap metal from a minor?
• What should the dealer do with unused vouchers?
• Can the dealer charge for issuing required checks?
• What are the rules regarding payment for scrap metal that consists of an unattached catalytic converter?
• What penalties may the Department impose for violations of the Scrap Metal Dealer law?
• What kind of complaints can the Department of Commerce and Insurance investigate?
• Do registered dealer to dealer transactions have to comply with the Scrap Metal Dealer law?
• How long and where must the scrap metal records be maintained?
• Who has the right to inspect scrap metal records?
• What records does the law require regarding seller transactions?
• What is defined as scrap metal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Law?
• How often do I need to renew the scrap metal registration?
• I was convicted of a theft/burglary or vandalism involving scrap metal – can I register as a scrap metal dealer?
• I am an employee of a scrap metal business and I am currently registered with the Department. I am going to start splitting my time between two scrap metal business locations – do I need to do anything?
• I operate a scrap metal business and I am the only person who works with the business - how do I register?
• Who is defined as a scrap dealer under the Scrap Metal Dealers Law and Rules?