NRS 647.092 – Prohibition on purchase of scrap metal without state business license, city or county business license and authorization from or registration with solid waste management authority.

A person shall not purchase scrap metal unless that person: 1. Possesses both a valid business license issued by the State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and a valid business license from the city or county, as applicable, in which the person purchases scrap metal; and 2. Has obtained all required authorizations to operate […]

NRS 647.094 – Record of purchases; photographic or video documentation; inspection of scrap metal and records.

1. Every scrap metal processor shall maintain in his or her place of business a book or other permanent record in which must be made, at the time of each purchase of scrap metal, a record of the purchase that contains: (a) The date of the purchase. (b) The name or other identification of the […]

NRS 647.0945 – Electronic reporting systems: Authority of local law enforcement agencies; reporting requirements.

1. A local law enforcement agency may establish an electronic reporting system or utilize an existing electronic reporting system to receive information relating to the purchase of scrap metal by a scrap metal processor that transacts business within the jurisdiction of the local law enforcement agency. An electronic reporting system established or utilized pursuant to […]

NRS 647.0946 – Immunity from civil liability.

A person is immune from any civil liability for any action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out the provisions of NRS 647.094 or 647.0945. (Added to NRS by 2013, 1539)

NRS 647.0947 – Confidentiality of records; penalty.

1. Except as otherwise required pursuant to NRS 647.0945, any information concerning the purchase of scrap metal, as described in NRS 647.094 and 647.0945, must be kept confidential by the person in whose possession such information is held. 2. A person who knowingly and willfully violates subsection 1 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (Added […]

NRS 647.096 – Peace officer or investigator may place written hold on property possessed by scrap metal processor; procedure for obtaining custody of property; limitations on disposal of property; notice.

1. A peace officer or investigator who is involved in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity may place a written hold for not more than 7 business days on any property in the possession of a scrap metal processor that is related or allegedly related to the criminal activity. A hold pursuant to this […]

NRS 647.098 – Limitations and requirements relating to method of payment by scrap metal processor to seller; receipt required.

1. For each purchase of scrap metal with a value of $150 or more by a scrap metal processor, the scrap metal processor must pay the seller only by check or electronic transfer of money. For payments made by check to a seller who represents a business, the check must be made payable to the […]