1. United States
2. Minn.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my concern about the recent legislation that prohibits the sale of specific copper items unless sellers are registered with the Department of Commerce. As a small business and community partner in recycling, this legislation poses significant challenges to our operations and undermines our efforts to promote sustainable practices. The restrictions will: 1. Increase operational costs for both businesses and individuals. 2. Discourage recycling, potentially leading to more valuable materials ending up in landfills. 3. Create unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles for responsible sellers and buyers. Our facility plays a critical role in ensuring that recyclable materials are properly processed and reused. Without a timely revision to this law, we risk seeing a decline in recycling participation and an increase in environmental waste. I respectfully request your support in revisiting this legislation to find a more balanced solution that protects both our environment and local businesses. Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.