Addressing theft and vandalism involving metal property.

HB 2213 requires Washington scrap metal businesses to document every metal sale with detailed records, including seller ID, vehicle details, photos of the metal, and a signed declaration confirming the metal isn’t stolen. Businesses must digitally report transactions over $50 to a state database and limit cash payments to $30 per transaction, with the remainder paid via non-transferable check or electronic method. The law aims to deter metal theft by making it harder to anonymously sell stolen metal, directly affecting all scrap metal businesses operating in the state. Key provisions include mandatory photo documentation of metal and 10-day retention of high-value items.