If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding scrap metal transactions by allowing an unexpired U.S. Passport to be used as valid identification for sellers. Currently, the law requires sellers to provide a current driver license, nonoperating identification license, or photo identification card issued by a tribal government or the U.S. military. The bill would insert language to include the unexpired U.S. Passport as an acceptable form of identification, thereby expanding the options available to sellers.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical and conforming changes to the existing statute. It clarifies that the seller's identification must be validated using the newly included passport along with the other forms of identification. The bill also specifies that the identification requirements do not apply to sellers exclusively selling aluminum beverage containers. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the identification process in scrap metal transactions while maintaining necessary security measures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-2910
Senate Engrossed Version: 44-1642