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S4882Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA8051

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

Sponsor Robert OrttSD-62Affects Economy
Status
In Assembly Committee
Economic Development
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Robert Ortt

Senator · Senate District 62

Chair, Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities

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History

  1. Referred to economic development
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 58–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. 2nd report cal.
  6. 1st report cal.605
  7. Print number 4882a
  8. Amend and recommit to consumer protection
  9. Referred to consumer protection
  10. Returned to senate
  11. Died in assembly
  12. Referred to economic development
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  1. Delivered to assembly
  2. Passed senateVote 62–0
  3. Ordered to third reading cal.1540
  4. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  5. Referred to consumer protection

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A8051Assembly

Prohibits the sale or purchase of certain items as scrap

In Assembly Committee · Economic Development · Sponsor Crystal Peoples-Stokes

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Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to licensing of scrap producers in the state and certain cities

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 delineating 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 at 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 is the 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

S.1591S Passed Senate in 2014 S.6971A Passed Senate in 2012

Fiscal implications

To be determined.

Effective date

This bill shall take effect on the first of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.

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