The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.21, subdivision 2c, to exclude manufacturers from the licensing requirements necessary to sell scrap metal copper. The new language defines a "manufacturer" as a person who creates or produces a product or whose brand name is affixed to the product. This change aims to simplify the process for manufacturers, allowing them to sell scrap metal copper without the need for a license, which is otherwise required for other sellers.

Additionally, the bill retains existing provisions regarding the licensing process for scrap metal dealers and sellers, including application requirements, fees, and conditions under which licenses may be denied or revoked. The amendment removes the previous effective date of January 1, 2025, for certain clauses, streamlining the regulations for scrap metal transactions while ensuring that compliance measures remain in place for non-manufacturers.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 325E.21