New Jersey § 45:28-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:28-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:28-2.
The operator of a scrap metal business shall: a. Verify the identity of any person delivering or selling scrap metal to the scrap
metal business by requesting and examining a photograph-bearing, valid State or federal
driver's license or other government-issued form of identification bearing a photograph; b. Make a clear copy of, and record, in a manner as may be prescribed by the Attorney
General, the number of the driver's license or other government-issued form of identification
presented by the person delivering or selling the scrap metal, before receiving or
purchasing any scrap metal from that person; c. Maintain, for at least five years, a record of all receipts or purchases of scrap
metal in excess of 100 pounds or $50, whichever is less, including, but not limited
to: (1) the date of receipt or purchase of the scrap metal; (2) the name and address of the person delivering or selling the scrap metal; (3) the type and number of the identification presented by the person delivering or
selling the scrap metal, along with a copy of the driver's license or other government-issued
form of identification; (4) a description of the scrap metal received or purchased, including, but not limited
to its type, amount, and form; (5) the signature of the person delivering or selling the scrap metal; (6) for a used catalytic converter, in whole or in part, that is not attached to a motor
vehicle at the time of sale or attempted sale, unless the seller is a registered business
that, in the regular course of business, collects, stores, or sells a used catalytic
converter or any other motor vehicle part: (a) the Vehicle Identification Number of the motor vehicle from which the catalytic
converter was taken; and (b) a copy of the certificate of title or registration, a receipt from a transaction
of repair, or a bill of sale for the motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter
was taken; and (7) any other information as may be required by the Attorney General; d. Make any records maintained pursuant to subsection c. of this section available,
upon request, to any law enforcement agency or official investigating the possible
theft or resale of scrap metals ; and e. Purchase or attempt to purchase only from a person delivering or selling scrap
metal who provides the information required pursuant to this section .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:28-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:28-2 cover?
Section 45:28-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:28-2?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:28-2 apply to my situation?
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