Relating to metal property.

The Act adds new requirements for scrap metal businesses. The Act changes the definition for a type of scrap metal. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3). [Digest: The Act creates a new crime about selling or trading scrap metal without being registered as a scrap metal seller. The Act adds new requirements for scrap metal businesses. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.8).] Modifies the crime of criminal mischief in the first degree by expanding the types of telecommunications entities whose property may be subject to ORS 164.365. [Prohibits certain individuals from selling or trading nonferrous metal property or commercial metal property to a scrap metal business unless the individual is registered as a scrap metal seller with the Department of Justice. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exemptions. Requires the department to establish a scrap metal seller registration database.] Modifies the definition of "commercial metal property" and requires scrap metal businesses to check ownership of certain types of commercial metal property before purchasing or receiving the commercial metal property. Requires scrap metal businesses to sign up with a national scrap metal theft alert system and use the system in conducting business activity. [Requires scrap metal businesses to check that individuals are registered as scrap metal sellers before completing a transaction.].

Status

Passed

Signed or otherwise enacted

Status date

Apr 6, 2026

220 days ago

Current chamber

House of Representatives

Session

2026 Regular Session