A bill for an act relating to scrap metal transactions including establishing an application and permit system to sell scrap metal, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2371 requires anyone selling scrap metal in Iowa to obtain a permit from their county sheriff, pay a $5 fee, and provide ID at the time of sale. Scrap metal dealers must collect and retain seller information (name, address, ID) for the first transaction and keep all records confidential for two years. The law exempts small sales ($50 or less), dealer-to-dealer transactions, and sales from established businesses to their own employees. Violations carry civil penalties: $100 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses within two years.