MI SB0468

Requires persons to obtain a permit from the county sheriff before transporting or selling nonferrous metal to a second hand dealer.

Exempts licensed contractors (mechanical, residential, plumbing, electrical), public utilities, public agencies, and their employees acting within the scope of employment from the permit requirement.

Permits valid for 12 months; persons selling nonferrous metals a maximum of 2 times per 12-month period may obtain a 48-hour permit by phone, limited to 2 requests per year; permit fee capped at $25.00.

Prohibits obtaining a permit for the purpose of transporting or selling stolen nonferrous metals; violators face misdemeanor charges (up to 90 days imprisonment or $500-$1,000 fine); permit holders convicted of this crime have their permit revoked.

Updates penalties in existing law: general violations remain misdemeanors ($500-$1,000 fine, up to 6 months imprisonment); first-time stolen scrap metal offense by dealers is a felony (up to 5 years imprisonment or up to $5,000 fine); subsequent offenses are felonies (up to 5 years imprisonment or up to $10,000 fine); convictions result in 1-year license revocation.