Section 6-11.2-1. – Short title.
§ 6-11.2-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Copper Theft Prevention Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
Section 6-11.2-10. – Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs.
§ 6-11.2-10. Persons injured by violations of chapter — Damages and costs. Any person who has been damaged or injured by failure of a person required to be licensed under this chapter, to comply with the provisions of this chapter, may recover the actual value of the property involved in the transaction. History of Section.P.L. […]
Section 6-11.2-11. – Penalties.
§ 6-11.2-11. Penalties. (a) Every person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. (b) If the value of the property involved in a transaction which is in […]
Section 6-11.2-12. – Rules and regulations.
§ 6-11.2-12. Rules and regulations. The department of attorney general is authorized to adopt and enforce any regulations deemed necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this chapter. Regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the “Administrative Procedures Act”, chapter 42-35. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, […]
Section 6-11.2-13. – Refusal to issue license.
§ 6-11.2-13. Refusal to issue license. The department of attorney general shall refuse to issue a license when the department of attorney general has found that the application for the license contains a false representation of a material fact, when investigation reveals that the person applying for the license has previously been guilty of a […]
Section 6-11.2-14. – Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license.
§ 6-11.2-14. Suspension, revocation, and nonrenewal of license. Upon determination by the attorney general of a valid written complaint, the attorney general may issue a final order suspending, revoking or refusing any license issued, pursuant to this chapter. Hearings conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be in accordance with the “Administrative Procedures Act” chapter 42-35. […]
Section 6-11.2-15. – Appeals.
§ 6-11.2-15. Appeals. Appeals from a final order by the department of attorney general shall be made in accordance with the “Administrative Procedures Act”, chapter 42-35. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
Section 6-11.2-16. – Severability.
§ 6-11.2-16. Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable, and if any provision hereof shall be held invalid in any circumstances, any invalidity shall not affect any other provisions or circumstances. This chapter shall be construed in all respects so as to meet any constitutional requirements. In carrying out the purposes and provisions of […]
Section 6-11.2-17. – Preemption.
§ 6-11.2-17. Preemption. The provisions of this chapter shall not preempt any ordinance or regulation adopted by any town or city in accordance with chapter 5-21. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
Section 6-11.2-2. – Definitions.
§ 6-11.2-2. Definitions. (a) “Electronic Reporting System” means an electronic process that records, reports, processes, stores and sends data and digital images of transactions in accordance with § 6-11.2-6. (b) The word “person(s),” when used in this chapter, shall include any individual(s), partnership(s), association(s), and corporation(s). (c) “Public property” means property owned and maintained by […]
Section 6-11.2-3. – License required.
§ 6-11.2-3. License required. (a) No person, including a secondary metals recycler, salvage yard operator or second hand dealer, shall engage in the business of purchasing, selling, bartering or dealing any regulated metals property or any articles containing those metals, from the general public for the purpose of reselling or recycling the regulated metals in […]
Section 6-11.2-4. – Application for license — Annual fee — Department of attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations.
§ 6-11.2-4. Application for license — Annual fee — Department of attorney general to promulgate rules and regulations. (a) The application for the license pursuant to § 6-11.2-3 shall be in writing, under oath, and in the form prescribed by the department of attorney general. The application shall contain the following information: (1) Full name, […]
Section 6-11.2-5. – Identification of seller of goods.
§ 6-11.2-5. Identification of seller of goods. (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall require the seller of any goods or merchandise to present a valid motor vehicle operator’s license containing his or her photograph or other such suitable identification containing his or her photograph. (b) The licensee shall maintain a record of the […]
Section 6-11.2-6. – Payment.
§ 6-11.2-6. Payment. Payment in full made for all material purchased pursuant to this chapter may be made by check, wire transfer, cash, or any other legal means. History of Section.P.L. 2013, ch. 189, § 1; P.L. 2013, ch. 239, § 1.
Section 6-11.2-7. – Record of transactions required — Reports to police.
§ 6-11.2-7. Record of transactions required — Reports to police. (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep a copy of the report form obtained from or under the direction of the department of attorney general, containing a comprehensive record of all transactions concerning regulated metals. The comprehensive record shall be hand printed legibly […]
Section 6-11.2-8. – Holding period for property acquired by licensee.
§ 6-11.2-8. Holding period for property acquired by licensee. (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall keep, for a period of three (3) days, and shall immediately notify the police department of the following property purchased or received consisting of brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, stainless steel, and/or wrought iron: (1) Statues and sculptures; […]
Section 6-11.2-9. – Acquisition of public property.
§ 6-11.2-9. Acquisition of public property. (a) Every person licensed under this chapter shall not accept any public property as defined in this chapter, unless evidence of a valid contract with a government entity is provided at the time of the transaction. (b) A licensee shall immediately notify the police department of any individual attempting […]