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IA SSB3104
SB
AI Summary
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Establishes a permit system requiring individuals to obtain a permit from their county sheriff before selling telecommunications copper to scrap metal dealers, with permits valid statewide for approximately two years and costing no more than $5.
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Defines "telecommunications copper" as copper wire, cable, tubing, or related materials bearing evidence of being telecommunications or broadband network components, including items with company markings, industry-standard insulation colors, or attached connectors.
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Requires scrap metal sellers to provide identification (driver's license, military ID, passport, or other government-issued photo ID) along with name, address, and place of business to dealers before completing initial transactions.
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Prohibits issuing telecommunications copper sale permits to anyone convicted of violating this section more than two times.
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Directs the Iowa State Patrol to develop standardized permit applications in consultation with county sheriffs and scrap metal dealers for use statewide.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to scrap metal transactions including establishing an application and permit system to sell scrap metal and telecommunications copper, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2450.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2450.
2/19/2026