Clark County Targets Copper Theft with Stricter Penalties

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Clark County commissioners have introduced an ordinance aimed at curbing copper wire theft by imposing harsher penalties on those attempting to purchase stolen copper or other scrap metal.

A public hearing on the proposed ordinance is scheduled for November 19.

The ordinance seeks to implement changes designed to deter copper wire theft, a persistent issue in the area.

Under the new ordinance, individuals found violating the regulations could face a minimum fine of $500 for the first offense, with fines increasing to $1,000 for each subsequent violation.

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