[SBE] Copper theft law in Missouri

[chscherer at everestkc.net]

I agree with you. A law alone is not the final solution. From what I hear from the Missouri side (I live in Kansas), this step appears to have the legs to make some changes. I'm hopeful it does. Personally, I think the fines should be higher. The material payment vs. the potential penalty is not a significant difference. But please note that I'm not trying to punch holes in the effort either.

I am curious if other states have taken similar steps. Also, what are the penalties? Has it had any effect on the problem?

Chriss

----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Harris <billharris at ix.netcom.com>


> It's a start...but if there are no 'teeth' in the

> law, perhaps not enough.



> -----Original Message-----

> chscherer at everestkc.net

> Some in Missouri say that this legislation is not strong enough to 

> solve the problem, but even they agree it's a start.

> Chriss

> 

> >From

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2008/05/21/law-copper-thefts-tightened/