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Georgia regulates scrap dealers under O.C.G.A. § 10-1-350 et seq. The Georgia Department of Revenue administers dealer registrations; the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) manages the GILE reporting system.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issuing agency | Georgia Department of Revenue |
| Annual fee | Varies by county; typically $50–$200 |
| Bond required | $25,000 surety bond per location |
| Record retention | 3 years |
| Cat conv reporting | GILE system — within 24 hours of transaction |
| Payment hold | 3 business days (catalytic converters) |
Verify at dor.georgia.gov.
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