Colorado HB1101 adds criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of metals from critical infrastructure.

Colorado HB1101 adds criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of metals from critical infrastructure. The bill defines critical infrastructure metals and imposes penalties for unlawful possession and failure to report stolen metals. It requires buyers to notify law enforcement if they unknowingly possess such metals. Owners of junk shops, salvage yards, or junk carts must make records available for inspection. The bill also mandates digital records of transactions involving these metals and prohibits cash payments for transactions over $300 unless the seller is photographed.

Colorado HB1101 adds criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of metals from critical infrastructure.

Colorado HB1101 adds criminal offenses related to the sale and possession of metals from critical infrastructure. The bill defines critical infrastructure metals and imposes penalties for unlawful possession and failure to report stolen metals. It requires buyers to notify law enforcement if they unknowingly possess such metals. Owners of junk shops, salvage yards, or junk carts must make records available for inspection. The bill also mandates digital records of transactions involving these metals and prohibits cash payments for transactions over $300 unless the seller is photographed.