[SBE] Copper theft law in Missouri

[Clark, Roz (CXR-Tampa)]

Our SBE meeting in Tampa last month was centered on Copper Theft.  We
had representatives from what has been described by the experts as the
"three legs of the stool" to help in this matter.

The three key players in helping solve this issue are:

Victims
Law Enforcement
Scrap Recycling Industry

We had our regional Copper Task Force law enforcement deputies, our
State representative, and a VP from ISRI (Institute of Scrap Recycling
Industries) out of DC at the meeting.  They each presented their view on
this challenging topic.

It was a very informative session that left us with a list of to-do
items.

If you are interested in more information, let me know, but suffice it
to say that it is a bigger issue than just broadcast.  We have an
opportunity to be a big part of the solution.

One interesting point made was that risk of injury or jail time doesn't
seem to be a big scare, neither does some of the procedures such as
mandatory material hold etc..  those procedures in some States had
virtually zero effect and alienated the recyclers as it directly takes
money out of their pocket.

Roz




-----Original Message-----
From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of
chscherer at everestkc.net
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2008 12:24 AM
To: sbe member discussion mail list
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-t
ightened/
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