EnactedFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Kim Wallan
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Chapter 67, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
Apr 6, 2026
Summary
The law creates a new misdemeanor for selling or trading non‑ferrous or commercial metal to a scrap metal business unless the seller is registered with the Oregon Department of Justice. It also forces scrap metal businesses to join a national theft‑alert system, verify seller registration, and keep extensive transaction records. The changes aim to curb metal theft and increase accountability.
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