DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 323 Original 2020 Regular Session Echols
Abstract: Requires scrap metal recyclers to hold whole and functional items for a period of forty-
eight hours from the time the items are purchased.
Present law requires scrap metal recyclers to maintain a record of items purchased.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law requires scrap metal recyclers to include in the record a full description of all materials
purchased, including the weight of the material, and whether it consists of certain materials.
Proposed law retains present law and also requires the scrap metal recyclers to include any
identification or serial numbers in the description of the material.
Proposed law prevents scrap metal recyclers from processing, recycling, selling, trading or otherwise
disposing of whole and functional items for 48 hours after they are purchased.
(Amends R.S. 37:1967(A)(5); Adds R.S. 37:1973.1)