Article: Registration - Scrap Metal Dealer Article Body The dealing in scrap metal or the running of a scrap metal business is controlled by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 1964. Registration as a scrap metal dealer shall last for three years and must be renewed on or before the expiry date if the registered person wishes to carry on as a scrap metal dealer. A person is deemed to be carrying on a scrap metal business if: a place in the area is occupied by them as a scrap metal store, or they do not occupy a place in the Barnsley area which is used by them as a scrap metal store, but they reside in the Barnsley area and a place in Barnsley is occupied by them for the purpose of running that business. Before registering any person as a scrap metal dealer, the council will require the following information: The full name of the dealer The address of the dealer or in the case of a corporate body, the registered or principal officer The address of each place in Barnsley that is or will be used as a scrap metal store If the business is carried out from the applications place of residence, notice of that fact If premises are used for a scrap metal business but not as scrap metal store, notice of that fact and the address of the premises The council must be notified within 28 days of any alterations to a registered person's or business particulars, or if the business ceases to operate. Every scrap metal dealer must keep, at each place occupied by him as a scrap metal store, a book detailing all scrap metal received at that place and all scrap metal either processed at or dispatched from that place. Two books may be kept where the metal processed and or dispatched from a place is not received at that place. For further information on the details to be kept in these record books, please refer to the Scrap Metal Dealers act. Any constable has a right at any reasonable time to inspect registered premises, records kept on those premises and scrap metal kept on the premises. The council has powers of entry to ascertain if premises are being used as a scrap metal store. There is no charge for registration, however, registration should take place every three years. Any person found guilty of failing to register a scrap metal business or to notify the council of alterations in the appropriate particulars will be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £1,000. Any person found guilty of failing to notify the council that a business has ceased shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £200. Any person found guilty of failing to keep the proper prescribed records shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding £200. Any person who obstructs the entry of an authorised inspector or fails to produce any book or document which the officer has a right to inspect shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding £200. Where a person is convicted of failing to register or failing to keep records of dealings, the court may make an order imposing restrictions on the dealer for a period not exceeding two years. Licensing Section Barnsley Council Regulatory Services PO Box 602 Barnsley S70 9FB Our office hours are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Friday. Phone: 01226 772468 Fax: 01226 775699 Email: regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk Application forms Application for Registration as a Scrap Metal Dealer Postal applications should be sent to the address above. Response times/next steps We aim to provide a response to initial enquiries within three working days Supporting Information Click on the link for further details on the Scrap Metal Dealer Regulations.