Relating to scrap metal processing; eliminating the hulk exception for scrap metal processor; authorizing injunctive relief and civil penalties for violations of licensing and regulatory provisions relating to scrap metal dealers, scrap metal processors, and salvage; providing for county or city attorneys to prosecute; providing that the city or county attorney is the agency responsible for prosecuting violations relating to licensing and regulation of vehicle dealers or scrap metal dealers; requiring a dealer who purchases a vehicle for scrap to maintain the certificate of title for three years before destroying it; defining certain terms; requiring creation of a permanent record at the time of purchase or acquisition of a scrap vehicle; requiring dealers to provide a copy of receipt to seller in all transactions; requiring scrap metal dealers to obtain a readily identifiable image of the face of a seller, retain recordings for 60 days, and keep them open for inspection by law enforcement; requiring proof of ownership prior to purchase; providing for an automated property system (APS); requiring the Minneapolis police department in consultation with law enforcement, prosecutors, the commissioner of public safety, legislators, and representatives from each regulated industry; providing for superseded provisions; repealing the provision relating to late-model or high-value vehicle receipt report requirements
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