# K.S.A. § 50-6,109: 50-6,109 - Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions > Kansas · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C109 ## Section - **Citation:** K.S.A. § 50-6,109 - **Heading:** 50-6,109 - Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Kansas - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 50 / Article 6 / Section 50-6,109 ## Text 50-6,109. Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions. (a) K.S.A. 50-6,109 through 50-6,112d, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the scrap metal theft reduction act. (b) As used in the scrap metal theft reduction act: (1) "Scrap metal dealer" means any individual, firm, company, partnership, association or corporation that operates a business that is engaged in the business of buying, trading or dealing in regulated scrap metal for the purpose of sale for recycling. (2) (A) "Regulated scrap metal" means any item, in any form, for which the purchase price described in K.S.A. 50-6,110 and 50-6,111, and amendments thereto, was primarily based on the content of: (i) Aluminum, except that aluminum shall not include food or beverage containers; (ii) copper; (iii) brass; (iv) bronze; (v) stainless steel; (vi) zinc; (vii) titanium; (viii) tungsten; (ix) nickel; (x) platinum; (xi) palladium; (xii) rhodium; (xiii) magnesium; (xiv) lead; (xv) any other nonferrous metal; or (xvi) any combination of nonferrous metals listed in this subparagraph. (B) "Regulated scrap metal" includes catalytic converters. (3) "Bales of regulated metal" means regulated scrap metal property processed with professional recycling equipment by compression, shearing or shredding, to a form in which it may be sold by a scrap metal dealer consistent with industry standards. (4) "Junk vehicle" means a vehicle as defined in K.S.A. 8-126, and amendments thereto, not requiring a title as provided in chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, an aircraft or a boat which is being sold for scrap value. (5) "Nonferrous metal" means a metal that does not contain iron or steel. (6) "Vehicle part" means: (A) The front clip consisting of the two front fenders, hood, grill and front bumper of an automobile assembled as one unit; or (B) the rear clip consisting of those body parts behind the rear edge of the back doors, including both rear quarter panels, the rear window, trunk lid, trunk floor panel and rear bumper, assembled as one unit. (7) "Person" means any individual, scrap metal dealer, manager or employee, owner, operator, corporation, partnership or association. (8) "Attorney general" means the attorney general of the state of Kansas or the attorney general's designee. (9) "Catalytic converters" means a device installed in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle that uses a catalyst to convert pollutant gases into less harmful gases. ## Nearby sections - [K.S.A. § 50-6,100 50-6,100 - Arbitration of disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C100.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,101 50-6,101 - Rights or remedies of consumer not limited; waiver by consumer of rights void; action to recover damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C101.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,102 50-6,102 - Act part of and supplemental to Kansas consumer protection act; deceptive practices; enforcement by attorney general; other rights and remedies not limited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C102.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,103 50-6,103 - Telecommunications services; unauthorized change of provider or addition of services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C103.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,104 50-6,104 - Sale of cigarettes in violation of cigarette and tobacco products act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C104.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,105 50-6,105 - Method of payment; express authorization required; when.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C105.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,106 50-6,106 - Unconscionable acts; remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C106.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,107 50-6,107 - Commercial electronic mail act; definitions; consumer rights, requirements and prohibitions; private actions to seek relief; civil penalty; affirmative defense; unconscionable acts or practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C107.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,108 50-6,108 - Gift certificates or gift cards; regulation of; exceptions; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C108.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,109 50-6,109 - Scrap metal theft reduction act; definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C109.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,110 50-6,110 - Unlawful acts, person selling regulated scrap metal; information required; signed statement; photographs; dealer's register; exceptions; rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C110.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,111 50-6,111 - Unlawful acts by scrap metal dealer or employee or agent thereof; record of information required to be kept.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C111.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,113 50-6,113 - Pest inspections relating to real estate transactions; certification required; deceptive act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C113.md) - [K.S.A. § 50-6,114 50-6,114 - Vehicle protection products; definitions; not insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C114.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C50_A6_S50-6%2C109. 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