Secondary metals theft; requirements for sale and recycling of certain secondary metals, including copper, further provided; penalties for violations, further provided

Summary

The bill makes it a Class C felony to steal or destroy listed metal items such as utility equipment, copper coils, and grave markers, with harsher Class B penalties if public safety is threatened. It also requires sellers of certain copper and aluminum coils to be licensed contractors or provide documentation, and it criminalizes possession of stolen marked metal unless intended for return. Restitution equal to the metal’s value must be ordered at sentencing.

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