Information Provided by Seller

A person attempting to sell regulated metal to a metal recycling entity is required to display personal identification, provide a description and license plate number of the vehicle used to transport the regulated material, and either:

• provide evidence in writing that the person was the legal owner or lawfully was entitled to sell the regulated material; or
• sign a written statement provided by the entity that the person legally owned or was entitled to sell the material offered for sale.

The recycling entity is required to visually verify and photocopy the seller's identification for record keeping purposes. Additionally, the entity is allowed to take a picture of the seller and the vehicle used to transport the material, a photo of which could be accepted in lieu of the description and license plate number, if the license plate number is clearly identifiable in the photo. The entity would not be required to make a copy of the identification if the seller:

• signed a written statement evidencing ownership or authority to sell the material; or
• previously had provided this information, and the information has not changed.

A metal recycling entity is required to provide a notice in two inch lettering, warning a person who wishes to sell regulated metal that written proof of ownership is required by state law.