[§708-835.7]  Theft of copper.  [Section repealed on July 1, 2009.  L 2007, c 197, §7.]  (1)  A person commits the offense of theft of copper if the person commits theft of copper that weighs a pound or more, but not including legal tender of the United States.

     (2)  Theft of copper is a class C felony. [L 2007, c 197, §2]

 

Cross References

 

  Scrap dealer requirements, see §§445-231 to 235.

 

COMMENTARY ON §708-835.7

 

  Act 197, Session Laws 2007, established theft of copper as a felony offense, to deter the theft of copper.  The offense applies to copper weighing a pound or more.  Act 197 has a sunset date of July 1, 2009.  Conference Committee Report No. 70.