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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Any person may notify scrap metal recyclers of nonferrous metal of a known or presumed theft of nonferrous metal products setting forth any information concerning the theft as might be available to that person, including without limitation:
(1) The approximate quantity and size of the nonferrous metal products stolen;
(2) The geographical area from which the nonferrous metal products were reported missing or presumed stolen; and
(3) Any specific distinguishing marks on or in the nonferrous metal products or other method of identifying the nonferrous metal products.
(b) If notice of a known or presumed theft of nonferrous metal products is given to a scrap metal recycler under subsection (a) of this section and within ninety (90) days after the notice nonferrous metal products meeting the description in the notice are purchased by the scrap metal recycler or offered for sale to the scrap metal recycler, then the scrap metal recycler shall notify the local police or sheriff's department that the nonferrous metal products were purchased by or offered for sale to the scrap metal recycler.
(c) This section does not apply to transactions that involve only beverage containers.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 17. Professions, Occupations, and Businesses § 17-44-104. Theft notification - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-17-professions-occupations-and-businesses/ar-code-sect-17-44-104/
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