AR HB1414

Establishes a licensing requirement for all scrap metal transactions, with three license classes issued by county sheriffs for $20 each: Class One (ferrous metals only), Class Two (nonferrous metals and equipment), and Class Three (railroad, communication, and utility metals)

Prohibits persons convicted of theft offenses from selling scrap metal unless they obtain a law enforcement inspection permit, and permanently bars those convicted under theft of scrap metal statutes from obtaining any license

Creates a presumption that nonferrous scrap metal (excluding aluminum cans) possessed by unlicensed persons or acquired below reasonable value is stolen property

Increases penalties for theft by receiving of scrap metal to a Class D felony if combined value and damage exceeds $1,000, and elevates penalties for giving false information to scrap dealers from Class A misdemeanor to Class D felony

Expands the definition of nonferrous metals to include stainless steel and beer kegs, and requires scrap metal dealers to maintain fixed physical locations with full utilities and file daily electronic transaction reports with law enforcement