Honorable Troy Fraser, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2187 by Smith (Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Occupations Code to add additional regulations on certain metals bought by metal recyclers. The bill would also authorize the Department of Public Safety to assess administrative penalties against persons or entities who violate these regulations. It is assumed any costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be absorbed within current resources. The bill would take effect September 1, 2015.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies:
302 Office of the Attorney General, 360 State Office of Administrative Hearings, 405 Department of Public Safety