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Reporter: Brittany Lowe

Stricter Regulations on Scrap Metal Sales

It's a way to better regulate scrap metal sales and possibly deter thieves. After passing both the Senate and House, Ohio Bill 193 now sits on Ohio Governor, John Kasich's desk, awaiting a signature.

If signed the bill would require scrap metal dealers to take a photo of the person selling the scrap and a picture of each piece of scrap purchased or received. It's all in an attempt to easier identify and protect scrap metal theft.

The bill would require these dealers to purchase their own cameras and equipment.

Currently the law requires the seller's name, address, and some form of identification.

Ward's Recycling in Marietta says they have already started the process of getting cameras and software but the owner, Scott Ward, says it comes with a great price. Ward says they are spending nearly $100,000 in equipment and software to make this all possible.

Ward does say he understands the support of the bill because it helps better protect the scrap yards from getting stolen items as well as helping them to better work with law enforcement. Ward does say the cost that comes along with it won't be kind to any company.

Ward says the upgrade with cameras and software will also help his business to be more efficient in other ways such as inventory and records.

Both the Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks and Ward say if passed the law would deter some thieves from stealing the scrap metal as well as great asset to law enforcement in identifying and finding stolen metals.

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