Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Federal law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 which deals with the sale of goods and forms the foundation for the scrap sale agreement

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA): Federal environmental law that establishes the framework for proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste

EPA Regulations: Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing the handling, disposal, and environmental impact of scrap materials

Clean Air and Water Acts: Federal environmental regulations that may apply to scrap handling, particularly if the materials could impact air or water quality

Department of Transportation Regulations: Federal regulations governing the transportation of scrap materials, including safety requirements and shipping documentation

State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental laws and requirements that may be more stringent than federal regulations

State UCC Modifications: State-specific modifications to the Uniform Commercial Code that may affect the sale agreement

State Waste Management Laws: State-specific requirements for handling, storing, and processing scrap materials

State Licensing Requirements: Specific state requirements for licensing scrap dealers and related businesses

State Metal Theft Laws: State-specific regulations designed to prevent metal theft and ensure proper documentation of scrap metal transactions

NASMI Guidelines: National Association of Secondary Material Industries guidelines for industry best practices

ISRI Specifications: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries specifications for grading and classifying scrap materials

E-waste Regulations: Specific regulations governing the handling and recycling of electronic waste materials

State Contract Laws: General state laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable

Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing the location and operation of scrap handling facilities

OSHA Requirements: Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations for workplace safety in scrap handling operations

Hazardous Material Regulations: Specific requirements for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials found in scrap