2018 Senate Bill 916 / Public Act 329

Impose licensure mandate on “automatic recycling kiosks”

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To require second-hand goods and junk dealers that use an “automatic recycling kiosk” to obtain a license from the local government in each jurisdiction where one is located. “Automatic recycling kiosk” is defined as one that verifies identity by “remote examination of a seller's government-issued identification card by a live representative during all hours of operation,” and that captures and stores images of the seller and goods.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

April 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 2, 2018

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

May 2, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

May 29, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 98 to 11 (details)

To require second-hand goods and junk dealers that use an “automatic recycling kiosk” to obtain a license from the local government in each jurisdiction where one is located. “Automatic recycling kiosk” is defined as one that verifies identity by “remote examination of a seller's government-issued identification card by a live representative during all hours of operation,” and that captures and stores images of the seller and goods.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018