Senate Bill 365 Summary

• Requires all scrap metal dealers in Oklahoma to obtain a license from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, effective November 1, 2013.

• Establishes licensing application requirements including proof of ownership/lease, liability insurance, discharge permit, criminal background check, and fees of $200 ($100 application + $100 investigative).

• Mandates scrap metal dealer record-keeping of seller identification, transaction details, item descriptions, and digital imaging of purchases over 35 pounds without manufacturer serial numbers.

• Prohibits cash transactions exceeding $1,000 for scrap metal purchases; payment must be by check made payable to the seller.

• Allows the Department to suspend, cancel, or revoke licenses for fraud, operating without a license, aiding unlicensed dealers, or violation of scrap metal regulations, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies depending on offense severity.