If it is no ferrous I beleive you do. So if it is steel you don't. Doesnt take much to get one. Head to the sheriffs office give them your info and you are good for 3 years.
Like the person said up above you do need a permit for cooper batteries electric motors the only thing u are allowed to take with no permit is steel aluminum cans, aluminum just cant with non ferocious metals
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