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History
- Referred to economic development
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 59–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1310
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 6971a
- Amend and recommit to consumer protection
- Referred to consumer protection
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BILL NUMBER:S6971A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting the purchase of certain items as scrap
Purpose
To prohibit the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap by creating a scrap processor registration system.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Creates certain definitions for this act. Section 2. Talks about a registration for scrap processors in New York. This section lays out specific requirements that a scrap processor must meet in order to qualify for a scrap processor registration while delin- eating out the application process. Section 3. Lays out specifics related to scrap processing facilities, including the need for an electronic video recording system at all scales and al all points of sale locations. Section 4. Prohibits the sale of certain items as scrap and allows for preemption of local laws outside of NYC. Section 5. Allows for penalties for violations of this article. Section 6. Effective date.
Justification
Scrap theft is a very real and ever growing crime certain items should not be sold as scrap as they are only attainable through illegal means. This legislation clarifies what some of these items are and increases penalties to a level more reflective of the crime. It is crucially important to deter individuals from partaking in this illegal activity, and one of the most effective ways is by creating a significant punitive disincentive to partake in these activities. By creating a registration process with enhanced safeguards we are taking a step in the prevention of this crime.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This bill shall take effect on the 180th day.
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