A person shall not purchase scrap metal unless that person:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 647.092

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

1.  Possesses both a valid business license issued by the State pursuant to chapter 76 of NRS and a valid business license from the city or county, as applicable, in which the person purchases scrap metal; and

2.  Has obtained all required authorizations to operate from, or is otherwise registered with, the solid waste management authority for the area in which the person purchases scrap metal.