SB 321 requires secondary metal recyclers to obtain a permit from the sheriff every year. The sheriff is required to keep a record of all permits, the date of issuance, as well as the name and address of the permit holder. All of the information must be entered into a statewide electronic database created by the GBI. The sheriff may impose a reasonable permit fee. Click here to see a summary of the legislation.

 

This bill was amended in the Senate Committee and language was replaced with language from HB 872 dealing with the same subject matter.  Click here to see a comparison between the two bills.  This legislation will go to conference committee.