H.R. 6831 · 110th Congress
Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bart Stupak
- Introduced
- 2008-08-01
- Latest action
- 2008-08-01 · Introduced in House
Summary
Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Requires secondary copper recyclers (purchasers of copper that has served its original economic purpose) to keep records for at least two years of all purchases of copper property. Prohibits such recyclers from accepting cash in excess of $500 for the purchase of copper property. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of this Act.