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Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-44-108. License to sell required

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) A license is required for all scrap metal recyclers to be issued by the county sheriff.

(2)(A) A license under this section shall cost two hundred fifty dollars ($250) and may be renewed annually for twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(B) The fees described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section do not apply to a not-for-profit scrap metal dealer or not-for-profit scrap metal recycler.

(3) The license fee shall be payable to the county sheriff and shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses.

(b) Before a license may be issued under this section, a person operating as a scrap metal recycler shall:

(1) Have a fixed physical location with a full complement of permanent utilities, if applicable, including without limitation:

(A) Water;

(B) Sewer;

(C) Electricity; and

(D) Gas;

(2) Show proof of a required national pollution discharge elimination system stormwater permit issued by the Division of Environmental Quality; and

(3) Have the ability to comply with online reporting as required by this chapter.

(c) A license under this section may be suspended or revoked by a court having jurisdiction if the prosecuting attorney shows in a civil action that a scrap metal recycler has failed to comply with the requirements of this chapter.

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