One of several new laws taking effect January 1, 2010 addresses the continuing metal theft problem that impacts communities throughout Oregon. Senate Bill (SB) 570 was passed by the 2009 Oregon Legislature making a number of changes and amendments to state statutes, and creating several crimes including one related to the transportation of metal property to a scrap metal business.
Under the offense of "Unlawfully Transporting Metal Property", most persons transporting metal property on a public highway or on a premises open to the public with the intent to deliver to a scrap metal business must possess a Metal Transportation Certificate.
As part of a requirement of SB 570, Oregon State Police (OSP) was required to create the Metal Transportation Certificate form and make it available on the Department's website at www.oregon.gov/OSP. A link is now available through the OSP website "Related Links" section. The accessible form may be printed for completion to have in one's possession when transporting metal property as required.
"Unlawfully Transporting Metal Property" is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,250 and / or a maximum of 30 days in jail.
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