Counter checklist

1. 1

   License

   Verify NY Commissioner cert + Article 6-C compliance

   Scrap Processor must give notice to the Commissioner that they are a processor in compliance with GBL Article 6-C and be certified by the Commissioner. Local license required from the mayor / supervisor / licensing authority of city, village, town, or municipality. Licenses expire June 30 annually. Fees: $75 principal place of business, $50 per additional location.

   Statute

   N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A; N.Y. G.B.S. § 60

   Statute: N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A; N.Y. G.B.S. § 60

2. 2

   Seller ID

   Verify Seller is title-holder of source vehicle

   Confirm the Seller falls into a permitted class under VAT § 415-A: (a) registered VAT § 415 dealer, (b) insurance company, (c) governmental agency, (d) title-holder of the source vehicle, or (e) certified scrap processor. For walk-in sellers, this almost always means producing title or other ownership document for the source vehicle.

   Statute

   N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A(5)

   Statute: N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A(5)

3. 3

   Recordkeeping

   Record source-vehicle details + photograph

   Scrap Processor must maintain a record of vehicles and major component parts (catalytic converters qualify) by weight, in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner. Records must be available for inspection by Commissioner agents or police officers on demand during business hours.

   Statute

   N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A(6)

   Statute: N.Y. V.A.T. § 415-A(6)