- (1) Any person who buys, exchanges, or deals in scrap metal must register with the Department of Commerce and Insurance as a scrap metal dealer.
- (2) Employees of a registered scrap metal dealer need not procure a separate scrap metal dealer registration, unless the employee is buying, exchanging or dealing in scrap metal outside the scope of such employment.
- (3) All registrations issued under this part shall expire two (2) years from the date of issuance or renewal thereof.
- (4) A change in address for a registrant or any business location shall be reported to the Department within thirty (30) days.
Authority: T.C.A. § 62-9-102. Administrative History: Public necessity rule filed August 29, 2008; effective through February 10, 2009. Public necessity rule filed August 29, 2008; expired effective February 11, 2009; rule reverted to its previous status. Public necessity rule filed February 18, 2009; effective through August 2, 2009. New rule filed February 10, 2009; effective April 26, 2009. Amendments filed June 7, 2018; effective September 5, 2018. Amendments filed December 18, 2025; effective March 18, 2026.