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Relating to metal property.

It became law on Apr 6, 2026.

OR HB 4140 · House Bill · 2026R1

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Became law
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Sponsors
9
Latest action
Apr 6, 2026

What it does

] 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…

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    Apr 6, 2026

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