[SBE] Copper theft law in Missouri

[Chris Spacone]

We got hit this weekend.

We aren't a station, but an origination facility near LAX. Somebody turned
off the water coming from the street and cut out a large section of (I'm
guessing here) 3 inch copper pipe! The workers in the building came in for
their normal shift in the morning and discovered that there wasn't any water
in the bathrooms or kitchen. We called a plumber who found the problem right
away. Pretty ballsy thief(s) as the facility is on a heavily traveled
street, near a major hotel, towing company and dog kennel!

!

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of
chscherer at everestkc.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 9:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [SBE] Copper theft law in Missouri

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-tight
ened/
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