Establishes requirements for receipt and purchase of scrap metals containing lithium-ion or propulsion batteries.*

This bill requires scrap metal businesses in New Jersey to verify the identity of sellers and obtain written disclosure about whether scrap metal contains propulsion batteries (like lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles) before purchasing. If a seller states the scrap doesn’t contain such batteries, businesses must inspect it to confirm. Businesses must also maintain 5-year records of all battery disclosures and inspections, and make these records available to law enforcement. The law directly affects scrap metal businesses and sellers of scrap metal containing batteries, aiming to prevent theft and environmental hazards.