S. 3666 would require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inCopper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Requires secondary copper recyclers (purchasers of copper that has served its original economic purpose) to editkeep records for at least one year of all purchases of copper property. Prohibits such recyclers from accepting cash in excess of $250 for the wiki and be the first to providepurchase of copper property. Imposes a detailed summarycivil penalty of the bill!)up to $10,000 for violations of this Act.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 10/1/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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