Of course since States are always looking for more money (less people working), it seems that they will eventually figure out a way to get it from scrappers.
Last week one of the yards I go to, mentioned that the county next to ours is talking about permits. If you dont have a permit, you can not drop off your metal. They figured it would cut their (scrapyard) business in half. It would keep the scrapping legit, because thieves cant go through the legal system, Im sure some will find a way. On the other hand, If it does decrease a scrap yards intake, wouldn't the price of metals go up? If demand is there and supply is not, I think it would definitely drive prices higher.....