Gov. Ed Rendell signs a law introduced by Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski that allows law enforcement to better track the illegal trade in scrap metal, and reduce scrap-metal theft in Pennsylvania.

Under the law (Act 113 of 2008), scrap processors and recycling facilities must maintain records on all transactions of more than $100 and keep those records for two years. The records must include a photocopy of the seller’s driver’s license, the license plate number of the seller’s vehicle, a description of the material purchased, including weight, and amount paid.

Rep. Pashinski said scrap metal dealers that violate the law can be fined $2,500.