3.0.0 418 2020-02-12T18:55:00Z 2020-02-12T18:55:00Z Senate S S 2009-02-11 111 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2009-02-11T23:02:42Z Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 111 1006 HR 2009-02-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. Identical bill CRS 2009-02-11 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2009-02-11 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN N H000338 Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] ORRIN HATCH R UT GRANT 2009-02-11 True S000148 Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Charles Schumer D NY E. 2009-12-15 False Crime and Law Enforcement Business records Civil actions and liability Crimes against property Government information and archives Metals Solid waste and recycling Crime and Law Enforcement 00 2009-02-11 Introduced in Senate 2009-03-06T19:49:28Z Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 - Expresses the sense of Congress that government agencies should work with representatives of the secondary metal recycling industry to combat the theft and sale of stolen secondary metal. Defines "secondary metal" as: (1) wire or cable commonly used by communications and electrical utilities; and (2) copper, aluminum, or other metal (including when combined with other materials) that is valuable for recycling or reuse as raw metal.

Makes it unlawful to sell certain secondary metal unless the seller documents ownership and maintains written or electronic records of each secondary metal purchase. Includes within the prohibition: (1) secondary metal that is marked with the name, logo, or initials of a railroad, a utility company, or a state or local government; (2) highway or street poles, fixtures, rails, or signs; (3) unused or undamaged building construction or utility material; (4) historical markers or grave markers; and (5) large bulk containers for beer. Prohibits cash purchases of secondary metal in excess of $75 or small multiple cash purchases within a 48-hour period. Requires purchasers of secondary metal in excess of $75 to pay by check.

Empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general to enforce this Act. Imposes a civil penalty for violations.

Declares that this Act does not preempt any state or local law regulating the sale or purchase of secondary metal.

]]> Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 Short Titles as Introduced Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 Display Title Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 Official Title as Introduced A bill to require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate 2009-02-11T05:00:00Z 2009-02-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.