AB503

Existing law makes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly burn stolen metallic wire to remove insulation. (NRS 202.180) Section 1 of this bill sets forth penalties for a person who willfully tampers with or willfully removes, damages or destroys any critical infrastructure. Section 3 of this bill provides that it is unlawful for a person to possess used utility wire unless the person is a certain type of business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell used utility wire or the person possesses documentation proving lawful ownership or possession. Section 4 of this bill prohibits a person from purchasing used utility wire for any purpose unless the seller is a business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell used utility wire or the seller establishes lawful ownership or possession of the used utility wire by providing certain documentation. Section 5 of this bill provides that a person who commits the offense created by section 3 or who violates the provisions of section 4 is guilty of a degree of felonious conduct consistent with the weight of used utility wire involved in the crime. Existing law provides that, under certain circumstances, a person may not sue any political subdivisions for any injury, wrongful death or other damage incurred by the person while committing certain crimes. (NRS 41.0334) Section 5.5 of this bill revises the list of crimes to include the new crime created by section 1. Existing law provides certain restrictions on the purchase or receip