1. A. Effective July 1, 2012, all secondhand metal dealers shall not buy or sell regulated material without a valid registration issued by the department.
2. B. Applications for registration shall be completed on a form provided by the department.
3. C. Electronic signatures will be acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to Section 14-16-1 through Section 14-16-21 NMSA 1978.

4. D. Information submitted shall include:

   1. (1) the full name and business address of the applicant;
   2. (2) the location at which the applicant engages or will engage in the business of buying or selling regulated material;
   3. (3) a non-refundable registration fee as set forth in 12.2.16.9 NMAC;
   4. (4) affirmation of compliance with all federal requirements;
   5. (5) affirmation of registration with metal theft alert system as described in Subsection C of 12.2.18.8 NMAC.
5. E. Any occupational or professional registration pursuant to these rules shall be issued as soon as practicable, but no later than 30 days after a military service member or a veteran as defined in these rules submits an application, pays any required fees, and provides a background check if required.

[12.2.16.8 NMAC - N, 8/12/2021; A, 4/22/2022; A, 10/10/2023]