Explanation
The purpose of amending Columbus City Code Chapter 550, entitled "Scrap Metal Dealers", is twofold. First, a revision is needed to promote better uniformity of law between the Ohio Revised Code and the Columbus City Code. Chapter 550 was the first law to comprehensively address scrap metal theft in the state of Ohio. After enactment in July of 2007, a number of other political subdivisions, including the state of Ohio, utilized this code as the bases for their own legislation to address the rampant theft of metal. As a result of the State of Ohio enacting Senate Bill 171, certain portions of Chapter 550 of the Columbus City Code must be revised so as to promote uniformity of law and to not be in conflict with the Ohio Revised Code. Second, the experience gained by the Division of Police in enforcing this legislation dictates that certain changes be made which will increase the legislation's effectiveness in combating scrap metal theft. Likewise, these amendments will not unduly overburden scrap metal dealers in the performance of their work.
Title
To amend various sections of Columbus City Codes Chapter 550, Scrap Metal Dealers, relative to the regulation of scrap metal facility licensees.
Body
WHEREAS, in July of 2007 the City of Columbus enacted Chapter 550 of the Columbus City Codes to license and regulate scrap metal dealers in order to address the problem of scrap metal theft; and
WHEREAS, in September of 2008 the State of Ohio followed suit and enacted legislation that also dealt with the regulation of scrap metal dealers; and
WHEREAS, enactment of the state law has prompted the need to make revisions to the City Code to promote uniformity and ensure no conflict with state law; and
WHEREAS, in the nearly two years since enactment of Chapter 550, experience gained by the Division of Police in enforcing this legislation dictates that certain changes be made that will increase the City Code's effectiveness in comb...
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