Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (c. 10) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom[2] which will amend the law relating to scrap metal dealers.
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| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to scrap metal dealers; and for connected purposes |
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| Citation | 10 |
| Introduced by | Richard Ottaway[1] |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 28 February 2013 |
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| Repeals | Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964 |
Status: Current legislation | |
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The intent of the Act is to prevent metal theft that can then be sold on for cash. Scrap metal dealers will need to take details of the seller and record it rather than pay cash for metal.
References
- "House of Commons Hansard for 20 June 2012". Hansard. Parliament of the United Kingdom. 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
- Parliament.uk
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