MI SB0916

Second hand dealers and junk dealers must obtain a license from their city, county, or village mayor/chief executive officer before operating, with licenses valid for 1 year and non-transferable.

Internet drop-off stores are exempt from licensure if they conduct all transactions online, maintain searchable websites with item photographs and identifying information, keep 2-year records, and provide law enforcement with seller information and business access within 24 hours of request.

Automated recycling kiosks must use live identity verification, secure storage, image capture of sellers and items, and electronic transaction reporting to law enforcement; dealers using kiosks may store items off-site but must retain them for 30 days.

Second hand dealers and junk dealers must maintain detailed records of purchases including buyer identification, fingerprints, driver's license numbers, and purchase dates; payment must be by check or electronic system (except kiosks may use cash).

Dealers must retain purchased articles for at least 15 days in an accessible location with numbered tags corresponding to records, and must deliver weekly reports to local law enforcement by Monday noon describing all transactions from the preceding week.