§ 59-1412. Repealed by Laws 2008, c. 391, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.  

NOTE:  Prior to repeal this section was amended by Laws 2008, c. 103, § 1, emerg. eff. May 2, 2008 to read as follows:

A.  A junk dealer or salvage dealer licensed or permitted to do business in this state shall not purchase any of the following items without obtaining proof that the seller owns the property, either by receipt, bill of sale or other proof of ownership, or proof that the seller is an employee, agent, or contractor of a governmental entity, utility company, cemetery, railroad, manufacturer, or other person, business or entity owning the property and the seller is authorized to sell the item on behalf of the person, business or entity owning the property:

1.  A manhole cover;

2.  An electric light pole and its fixtures and hardware or any other hardware associated with the electric utility system;

3.  A guard rail;

4.  A street sign, traffic sign or traffic signal and its fixtures or hardware;

5.  Communications, transmission and service wire;

6.  A funeral marker or funeral vase;

7.  A historical marker;

8.  Railroad equipment, including, but not limited to, a tie plate, switch plate, E clip or rail tie junction;

9.  Any metal item that is marked with any form of the name, initials or logo of a governmental entity, utility company, cemetery or railroad;

10.  A copper or aluminum condensing or evaporating coil from a heating or air conditioning unit;

11.  An aluminum or stainless steel container or bottle designed to hold propane for fueling fork lifts;

12.  Metal bleachers or other seating facilities used in recreational areas or sporting arenas;

13.  Automotive catalytic converters;

14.  Plumbing or electrical fixtures;

15.  Tools;

16.  Machinery or supplies commonly used in the drilling, completing, operating or repairing of oil or gas wells; and

17.  Metal beer kegs that are clearly marked as being the property of the beer manufacturer.

B.  Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00).  A second or subsequent violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).  A third violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and forfeiture of the junk dealer's or salvage dealer's license or permit.