Washington HB1453 increases penalties for scrap metal businesses purchasing stolen copper from telecommunication cables.

Washington HB1453 aims to protect consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses that buy stolen copper from telecommunication cables. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a first violation, $20,000 for a second violation, and loss of licensure for a third violation. This measure targets businesses that disrupt emergency telecommunication services by engaging in the purchase or trade of stolen copper.

Washington HB1453 increases penalties for scrap metal businesses purchasing stolen copper from telecommunication cables.

Washington HB1453 aims to protect consumers by increasing penalties for scrap metal businesses that buy stolen copper from telecommunication cables. The bill imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for a first violation, $20,000 for a second violation, and loss of licensure for a third violation. This measure targets businesses that disrupt emergency telecommunication services by engaging in the purchase or trade of stolen copper.