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“There’s no area of society that’s not affected by metal theft,” said Rep. Tom Forese, R-Gilbert, author of HB 2262. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Julia Shumway)
Apr 25, 2013

Brewer gets bill targeting scrap metal theft through dealers

The state House sent Gov. Jan Brewer a bill Wednesday that would require scrap metal dealers to register with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and would increase penalties for dealers who knowingly purchase stolen materials.

State Rep. Tom Forese, R-Gilbert, joined by real estate investor Michael Pollack (left) and state Rep. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, discusses legislation aimed at curbing metal theft. (Cronkite News Service Photo by Julia Shumway)
Feb 7, 2013

Lawmaker targets scrap metal theft by proposing registration

HB 2262, authored by Rep. Tom Forese, would require scrap metal dealers to register with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. DPS would have to develop an annual report including the numbers of registered scrap metal dealers, unregistered dealers and violations by registered dealers.

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