2017 Arkansas Code
Title 17 - Professions, Occupations, and Businesses
Subtitle 2 - Nonmedical Professions
Chapter 44 - Scrap Metal Dealers
§ 17-44-108. License to sell required

Universal Citation: AR Code § 17-44-108 (2017)
  • (a)
    • (1) A license is required for all scrap metal recyclers to be issued by the county sheriff.
    • (2)
      • (A) A license under this section shall cost two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) and may be renewed annually for twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
      • (B) The fees described in subdivision (a)(2)(A) do not apply to a not-for-profit scrap metal dealer or not-for-profit scrap metal recycler.
    • (3) The license fee shall be payable to the county sheriff and shall be used for the county sheriff's general operating expenses.
  • (b) Before a license may be issued under this section, a person operating as a scrap metal recycler shall:
    • (1) Have a fixed physical location with a full complement of permanent utilities, if applicable, including without limitation:
      • (A) Water;
      • (B) Sewer;
      • (C) Electricity; and
      • (D) Gas;
    • (2) Show proof of a required national pollution discharge elimination system stormwater permit issued by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality; and
    • (3) Have the ability to comply with online reporting as required by this chapter.
  • (c) A license under this section may be suspended or revoked by a court having jurisdiction if the prosecuting attorney shows in a civil action that a scrap metal recycler has failed to comply with the requirements of this subchapter.
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