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TX Occ Code § 1956.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -1. Powers and Duties|Section 1956.016. Registration Database

Sec. 1956.016.  REGISTRATION DATABASE.  The department shall make available on its Internet website a publicly accessible list of all registered metal recycling entities.  The list must contain the following for each registered metal recycling entity:(1)  the entity's name;(2)  the entity's physical address; and(3)  the name of and contact information for a representative of the entity.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -1. Powers and Duties|Section 1956.017. Advisory Committee

Sec. 1956.017.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The department shall establish an advisory committee to advise the department on matters related to the department's regulation of metal recycling entities under this chapter.(b)  The advisory committee consists of 15 members appointed by the director as follows:(1)  one representative of the department;(2)  two representatives of local law enforcement agencies located in different municipalities, each with a population of 500,000 or more;(3)  two representatives of local law enforcement agencies located in different municipalities, each with a population of 200,000 or more but less than 500,000;(4)  one representative of a local law enforcement agency located in a municipality with a population of less than 200,000;(5)  five representatives of metal recycling entities;(6)  two members who represent industries that are impacted by theft of regulated material;(7)  one sheriff of a county with a population of 500,000 or more; and(8)  one sheriff of a county with a population of less than 500,000.(c)  The director shall ensure that the members of the advisory committee reflect the diverse geographic regions of this state.(d)  The advisory committee shall elect a presiding officer from among its members to serve a two-year term.  A member may serve more than one term as presiding officer.(e)  The advisory committee shall meet annually and at the call of the presiding officer or the director.(f)  An advisory committee member is not entitled to compensation or reimbursement of expenses.(g)  Chapter 2110, Government Code, does not apply to the size, composition, or duration of the advisory committee or to the appointment of the committee's presiding officer.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -2. Certificate of Registration|Section 1956.021. Registration Required

Sec. 1956.021.  REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  A person may not act as a metal recycling entity or represent to the public that the person is a metal recycling entity unless the person is registered under this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -2. Certificate of Registration|Section 1956.022. Issuance of Certificate; Qualifications

Sec. 1956.022.  ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE; QUALIFICATIONS.  (a)  The department shall issue a certificate of registration to an applicant who:(1)  applies and pays a registration fee; and(2)  presents any relevant evidence relating to the applicant's qualifications as required by commission rule.(b)  The commission by rule may establish qualifications for the holder of a certificate of registration under this chapter, which may include accepting copies of a license or permit issued by a county or municipality authorizing a metal recycling entity to conduct business in that county or municipality.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -2. Certificate of Registration|Section 1956.023. Term of Certificate

Sec. 1956.023.  TERM OF CERTIFICATE.  (a)  A certificate of registration is valid for two years after the date of issuance.(b)  The department shall adopt a system under which certificates of registration expire and are renewed on various dates.(c)  Not later than the 45th day before the date a person's certificate of registration is scheduled to expire, the department shall send written notice of the impending expiration to the person at the person's last known address according to the records of the department.(d)  A person whose certificate of registration has expired may not make a representation for which a certificate of registration is required under Section 1956.021 or perform collections services until the certificate has been renewed.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -2. Certificate of Registration|Section 1956.024. Renewal of Certificate

Sec. 1956.024.  RENEWAL OF CERTIFICATE.  (a)  To renew a certificate of registration, a person must submit an application for renewal in the manner prescribed by the department.(b)  A person who is otherwise eligible to renew a certificate of registration may renew an unexpired certificate by paying the required renewal fee to the department before the expiration date of the certificate.(c)  A person whose certificate of registration has been expired for 90 days or less may renew the certificate by paying to the department a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee.(d)  A person whose certificate of registration has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the certificate by paying to the department a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee.(e)  A person whose certificate of registration has been expired for one year or more may not renew the certificate.  The person may obtain a new certificate of registration by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements, for an original certificate.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.031. Notice to Sellers

Sec. 1956.031.  NOTICE TO SELLERS.  (a)  A metal recycling entity shall at all times maintain in a prominent place in the entity's place of business, in open view to a seller of regulated material, a notice in two-inch lettering that:(1)  includes the following language:"A PERSON ATTEMPTING TO SELL ANY REGULATED MATERIAL MUST PRESENT SUFFICIENT IDENTIFICATION AND WRITTEN PROOF OF OWNERSHIP REQUIRED BY STATE LAW.""WARNING:  STATE LAW PROVIDES A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO INTENTIONALLY PROVIDES A FALSE DOCUMENT OF IDENTIFICATION OR OTHER FALSE INFORMATION TO A METAL RECYCLING ENTITY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SELL ANY REGULATED MATERIAL."; and(2)  states the metal recycling entity's usual business hours.(b)  The notice required by this section may be contained on a sign that contains another notice if the metal recycling entity is required to display another notice under applicable law.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.0321 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.0321. Additional Requirements Regarding Purchase of Catalytic Converter

Sec. 1956.0321.  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING PURCHASE OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER.  (a)  In addition to the requirements of Section 1956.032, a person attempting to sell a catalytic converter to a metal recycling entity shall provide to the metal recycling entity:(1)  the year, make, model, and vehicle identification number for the vehicle from which the catalytic converter was removed; and(2)  a copy of the certificate of title or other documentation indicating that the person has an ownership interest in the vehicle described by Subdivision (1).(b)  A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter from a seller who does not comply with the requirements of Subsection (a).(c)  A metal recycling entity may not purchase a catalytic converter unless the entity determines that the catalytic converter is consistent with the manufacturer's specifications for a catalytic converter from the vehicle for which the seller provided information under Subsection (a)(1).(d)  A metal recycling entity shall mark, in the manner prescribed by the commission by rule, each catalytic converter purchased by the entity with a unique number.(e)  A metal recycling entity shall keep an accurate electronic record or an accurate and legible written record of each purchase of a catalytic converter made in the course of the entity's business. The record must be in English and include:(1)  the information required by Section 1956.033;(2)  the vehicle information provided under Subsection (a)(1);(3)  a copy of the documentation described by Subsection (a)(2); and(4)  the unique number marked on the catalytic converter under Subsection (d).|Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.033. Record of Purchase

Sec. 1956.033.  RECORD OF PURCHASE.  (a)  Each metal recycling entity in this state shall keep an accurate electronic record or an accurate and legible written record of each purchase of regulated material made in the course of the entity's business from an individual.(b)  The record must be in English and include:(1)  the place, date, and amount of the purchase;(2)  the name and address of the seller in possession of the regulated material purchased;(3)  the identifying number of the seller's personal identification document;(4)  a description made in accordance with the custom of the trade of the commodity type and quantity of regulated material purchased;(5)  the information required by Sections 1956.032(a)(2) and (3);(6)  as applicable:(A)  the identifying number of the seller's air conditioning and refrigeration contractor license displayed under Section 1956.032(a)(4)(A);(B)  a copy of the seller's air conditioning and refrigeration technician registration displayed under Section 1956.032(a)(4)(B);(C)  a copy of the documentation described by Section 1956.032(a)(4)(C); or(D)  a copy of the documentation described by Section 1956.032(a)(4)(D);(7)  if applicable, a copy of the documentation described by Section 1956.032(a)(5);(8)  a copy of the documentation described by Section 1956.032(g);(9)  a copy of the documentation described by Section 1956.0381(b); and(10)  if the regulated material purchased is a catalytic converter, a clear and legible thumbprint of the seller unless the seller presents to the metal recycling entity a valid cash transaction card issued under Section 1956.0382.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.0331 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.0331. Photograph or Recording Requirement for Regulated Metal Transaction

Sec. 1956.0331.  PHOTOGRAPH OR RECORDING REQUIREMENT FOR REGULATED METAL TRANSACTION.  (a)  In addition to the requirements of Sections 1956.032 and 1956.033, for each purchase by a metal recycling entity of an item of regulated metal, the entity shall obtain a digital photograph or video recording that accurately depicts the seller's entire face and each type of regulated metal purchased.(b)  A metal recycling entity shall preserve a photograph or recording required under Subsection (a) as follows:(1)  for a video recording, until the 91st day after the date of the transaction; and(2)  for a digital photograph, until the 181st day after the date of the transaction.(c)  The photograph or recording must be made available for inspection as provided by Section 1956.035 not later than 72 hours after the time of purchase.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.034. Preservation of Records

Sec. 1956.034.  PRESERVATION OF RECORDS.  A metal recycling entity shall preserve each record required by Sections 1956.032, 1956.0321, and 1956.033 until the second anniversary of the date the record was made. The records must be kept in an easily retrievable format and must be available for inspection as provided by Section 1956.035 not later than 72 hours after the time of purchase.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 11, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.035. Inspection of Records

Sec. 1956.035.  INSPECTION OF RECORDS.  (a)  On request, a metal recycling entity shall permit a peace officer of this state, a representative of the department, or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that issues a license or permit under Section 1956.003(b) to inspect, during the entity's usual business hours:(1)  a record required by Section 1956.0321 or 1956.033;(2)  a digital photograph or video recording required by Section 1956.0331;(3)  regulated material in the entity's possession; or(4)  an application for a cash transaction card submitted to the entity.(b)  The person seeking to inspect a record or material shall:(1)  inform the entity of the officer's status as a peace officer; or(2)  if the person is a representative of the department or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision, inform the entity of the person's status and display to the entity an identification document or other appropriate documentation establishing the person's status as a representative of the department or of the appropriate county, municipality, or political subdivision.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.037. Placement of Items on Hold

Sec. 1956.037.  PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON HOLD.  (a)  A metal recycling entity may not dispose of, process, sell, or remove from the premises an item of regulated metal unless:(1)  the entity acquired the item more than:(A)  eight days, excluding weekends and holidays, before the disposal, processing, sale, or removal, if the item is a cemetery vase, receptacle, or memorial made from a regulated material other than aluminum material;(B)  five days, excluding weekends and holidays, before the disposal, processing, sale, or removal, if the item is a catalytic converter; or(C)  72 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, before the disposal, processing, sale, or removal, if the item is not an item described by Paragraph (A) or (B); or(2)  the entity purchased the item from a manufacturing, industrial, commercial, retail, or other seller that sells regulated material in the ordinary course of its business.(b)  A peace officer who has reasonable suspicion to believe that an item of regulated material in the possession of a metal recycling entity is stolen may place the item on hold by issuing to the entity a written notice that:(1)  specifically identifies the item alleged to be stolen and subject to the hold; and(2)  informs the entity of the requirements of Subsection (c).(c)  On receiving the notice, the entity may not, except as provided by Subsection (e), process or remove from the entity's premises the identified item before the 60th day after the date the notice is issued unless the hold is released at an earlier time in writing by a peace officer of this state or a court order.(d)  After the holding period expires, the entity may dispose of the item unless disposition violates a court order.(e)  If a hold is placed on a purchase of regulated material, a metal recycling entity may not dispose of, process, sell, or remove from the premises any item from the purchased material unless the hold on the material is released.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.0381 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.0381. Payment by Metal Recycling Entity

Sec. 1956.0381.  PAYMENT BY METAL RECYCLING ENTITY.  (a)  A metal recycling entity may pay for a purchase of regulated material only by:(1)  cash if the seller has been issued a cash transaction card under Section 1956.0382, unless the metal recycling entity is prohibited from paying in cash under Section 1956.038(b);(2)  debit card if the seller has been issued a cash transaction card under Section 1956.0382;(3)  check;(4)  money order; or(5)  direct deposit by electronic funds transfer.(b)  A metal recycling entity shall include in the record of purchase required by Section 1956.033, as applicable, a copy of:(1)  the seller's cash transaction card or approved application for a cash transaction card if the entity paid for a purchase of regulated material by cash;(2)  the debit card receipt and the seller's cash transaction card or approved application for a cash transaction card if the entity paid for a purchase of regulated material by debit card; or(3)  the check if the entity paid for a purchase of regulated material by check.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.0382 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.0382. Cash Transaction Card

Sec. 1956.0382.  CASH TRANSACTION CARD.  (a)  A metal recycling entity may pay a seller for a purchase of regulated material by cash or debit card only if, before the entity issues payment:(1)  the seller presents to the entity a valid cash transaction card issued by the entity or by another metal recycling entity located in this state; or(2)  the entity obtains a copy of the seller's cash transaction card from the records of the entity.(b)  An application for the issuance or renewal of a cash transaction card must include:(1)  the name, address, sex, and birth date of the applicant;(2)  the identification number from the applicant's personal identification document;(3)  a digital photograph that accurately depicts the applicant's entire face taken at the time the applicant completes the application;(4)  a clear and legible thumbprint of the applicant; and(5)  the signature of the applicant.(c)  On receipt of an application that contains the information required by Subsection (b), a metal recycling entity may approve the application and issue a cash transaction card to the applicant.  The individual approving the application on behalf of the metal recycling entity must sign the application.(d)  A cash transaction card must include:(1)  the name and address of the seller;(2)  a digital photograph of the seller that accurately depicts the seller's entire face;(3)  an identifying number that is unique to the individual card; and(4)  the expiration date of the card, which may not be later than two years from the date the card was issued or renewed.(e)  A metal recycling entity must mail the issued cash transaction card to the address provided on the application for the card.(f)  A cash transaction card issued under this section is not transferable.(g)  A metal recycling entity shall preserve:(1)  each application for a cash transaction card the entity receives until the second anniversary of the date the application was received; and(2)  a copy of each cash transaction card the entity issues or renews until the second anniversary of the date the card was issued or renewed.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Occ Code § 1956.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety|Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety|Chapter 1956 - Metal Recycling Entities|Subchapter A. -3. Practice by Certificate Holders|Section 1956.039. Hours for Purchasing Material

Sec. 1956.039.  HOURS FOR PURCHASING MATERIAL.  (a)  Subject to Subsection (b), a county, municipality, or political subdivision may establish the hours during which a metal recycling entity may purchase regulated material.(b)  A metal recycling entity may not purchase from the general public regulated material:(1)  more than 15 consecutive hours in one day; or(2)  later than 9 p.m.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.|