[SBE] Copper theft law in Missouri

[jon]

One neighbor, who has much more sense that me proposed this solution
(which is like the Mich. one, but goes one step further):

1)Do the usual ID checks.

2)Have the metal buyers pay the drug user...er...seller by check *BY
MAIL* a week or so after the sale. No PO boxes.

3)No minimum $$ amount.

That oughtta solve the problem right away.

;)

Jon


On Wed, 21 May 2008 chscherer at everestkc.net wrote:


> 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/

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