HB4943

Illinois HB4943 amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law to address theft of recyclable metals, particularly telecommunications wires.

Illinois HB4943 amends the Recyclable Metal Purchase Registration Law to combat the rising problem of recyclable metal theft, especially telecommunications wires. The bill defines "recyclable metal" to include copper, brass, and aluminum, and "telecommunications wire" to include wire used in wireline and wireless communications networks. It prohibits the possession, purchase, sale, or attempt to sell of telecommunications wires unless the seller is an authorized agent or representative of a licensed contractor or telecommunications service provider.