2008 House Bill 6181 / Public Act 429

Impose nonferrous metal dealer regulations

Introduced in the House

May 22, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To impose regulations and record keeping requirements on nonferrous metal dealers who buy and sell scrap metal that does not contain significant quantities of ferrous metal but contains copper, brass, aluminum, bronze, lead, zinc, or nickel. Dealers would have to record and retain details of sellers and their vehicles, and would be subject to regulations regarding method of payment, holding and tagging certain specified items to make sure they are not stolen, and more. Violations would be subject to civil fines of up to $5,000, criminal penalties of up to 93 days in jail, and triple damages in a lawsuit brought by a theft victim.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 11, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To make minor changes to wording and references in the bill which do not change its substance as described.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To impose regulations and record keeping requirements on nonferrous metal dealers who buy and sell scrap metal that does not contain significant quantities of ferrous metal but contains copper, brass, aluminum, bronze, lead, zinc, or nickel. Dealers would have to record and retain details of sellers and their vehicles, and would be subject to regulations regarding method of payment, holding and tagging certain specified items to make sure they are not stolen, and more. Violations would be subject to civil fines of up to $5,000, criminal penalties of up to 93 days in jail, and triple damages in a lawsuit brought by a theft victim.

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008