[§708-835.8] Theft of beer keg. [Section repealed on July 1, 2009. L 2008, c 53, §6.] (1) A person commits the offense of theft of beer keg if the person commits theft of a beer keg.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "beer keg" means a metal container used to hold five gallons or more of liquid that is stamped, engraved, stenciled, or otherwise marked with the name of a brewery manufacturer; provided that a deposit beverage container, as defined under section 342G-101, shall not be considered a beer keg.
(3) Theft of beer keg is a misdemeanor. [L 2008, c 53, §1]
Cross References
Scrap dealer requirements, see §§445-231 to 235.
COMMENTARY ON §708-835.8
Act 53, Session Laws 2008, added this section, establishing the misdemeanor offense of theft of a beer keg. Metal beer kegs were being stolen at escalating rates, largely because they can be redeemed for fast cash at scrap dealerships. House Standing Committee Report Nos. 1113-08 and 1671-08.