The bill amends the Scrap Metal Theft Reduction Act by removing the exemption for vehicle dealers from certain requirements outlined in K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 50-6,110. Specifically, it eliminates the provision that previously allowed vehicle dealers to bypass the regulations that apply to scrap metal transactions. This change mandates that vehicle dealers must now comply with the same identification and record-keeping requirements as other sellers of regulated scrap metal.

Additionally, the bill requires that all scrap metal dealers maintain detailed records of transactions, including seller identification, transaction details, and photographs of the items sold. The information must be submitted to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation within 72 hours of the transaction. The bill aims to enhance the tracking of scrap metal sales to reduce theft and ensure that all sellers, including vehicle dealers, adhere to the same standards for transparency and accountability.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 50-6