MN HF2912

Removes "hulk" vehicle exemption from scrap metal processor licensing requirements, requiring all scrap metal processors to obtain proper licenses regardless of vehicle condition.

Creates new section 168A.1525 requiring scrap metal processors to obtain vehicle title and lien releases or certified bill of sale before purchasing vehicles, with identification verification and sworn seller statements attesting vehicles are not stolen.

Establishes 15-day hold period for vehicles without proof of ownership, during which processors must verify with registrar and law enforcement that vehicles are not stolen before completing purchase or processing.

Requires scrap metal dealers to electronically report all transaction details daily to an automated property system using standardized format, including vehicle identification numbers, seller information, photographs, and signed statements that items are not stolen.

Establishes criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor for first offense, gross misdemeanor for second offense within five years, and felony with up to three years imprisonment for third or subsequent offense within five years.