HB2119 Summary

• Establishes a definition of "restricted scrap metal" including utility property, government-marked metal, beer kegs, historical markers, copper pipes, air conditioning parts, and items marked to deter theft.

• Requires scrap metal recyclers to maintain accurate records of transactions, including digital photographs of the seller and scrap metal, with option for fingerprint imprint instead of seller photograph.

• Prohibits the purchase of restricted scrap metal without reasonable written documentation proving the seller is the owner or authorized agent, with specific requirements for air conditioning parts including valid HVAC license verification.

• Exempts transactions between scrap metal processors valued at $5,000 or more, as well as beverage/food containers and ferrous metals only, from recording requirements.

• Creates a Class C felony penalty for second or subsequent violations of scrap metal regulations within five years of a previous conviction.