FL S1182

Transfers regulation of secondary metals recyclers from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services through a type two transfer of all related powers, duties, functions, records, and funds.

Requires secondary metals recycler applicants to submit fingerprints for state and federal background checks, with costs borne by applicants; fingerprints are retained and enrolled in the FBI's national arrest notification program.

Mandates secondary metals recyclers maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance throughout the registration period, with failure to maintain constituting grounds for suspension or denial of registration.

Expands the list of restricted regulated metals that cannot be purchased without reasonable proof of ownership, including metal electric light poles, hardware connected to utility structures, and adds additional items to the restricted metals list.

Establishes administrative penalties up to $200 per violation and $5,000 per inspection for violations of record-keeping, purchase restrictions, and registration requirements; appropriates $259,721 in recurring and $185,664 in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for implementation; effective July 1, 2014.