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State Enforces Stricter Law On Scrap Metal Sales
The law says sellers of scrap metal must be photographed, provide information to identify their vehicle, as well as a copy of their I-D. It also says any metal valued more than $50 must be paid with check. As of January 2013, scrap metal recyclers will also have to submit the information electronically on a statewide database. Manager of Butler Scrap and Salvage in Greenville, Gerald Mullen, says he has mixed feelings on the stricter law. "It will deter some of the thefts, especially from churches and things like that. And that's the good thing. But as far as honest people that, you know, save copper, whatever and burn it off to bring into us, it's going to hurt our business to a certain effect," Said Mullen. He's talking about no longer being allowed to buy burnt wire, which is where people burn the coating off to get the copper. Law enforcement officials say the law will make it harder for thieves to make a profit off scrap metal.
There's a stricter law cracking down on the theft and sale of metal throughout the state. Most Viewed
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