Alabama HB482 amends laws on secondary metals theft, adding new requirements for recycling copper and imposing stricter penalties for violations.
Alabama HB482 modifies existing laws to further regulate the sale and recycling of secondary metals, particularly copper. The bill adds new requirements for recycling certain types of copper and imposes stricter penalties for violations. It specifies that certain copper items, such as coils from heating and air conditioning units, must meet specific criteria to be legally sold. Penalties for violations escalate with repeat offenses, with first-time offenders facing misdemeanor charges and subsequent offenders facing felony charges.
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