HB23 Summary

• Reduces the cash transaction threshold for copper purchases by secondary metals recyclers from $100 to $10, while maintaining the $1,000 threshold for all other metals.

• Requires secondary metals recyclers to maintain a copy of the government-issued photo identification card of the person delivering metal property as part of required transaction records.

• Establishes civil penalty structure: $250 for first violation, $500 for second violation, and license revocation for a third violation within five years.

• Authorizes classification of violations as misdemeanor or felony based on aggregate transaction value, with enhanced penalties for knowing and intentional pattern violations exceeding $500.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.