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Fresno County holds first reading of ordinance to curb commercial copper wire theft
Summary
The Board of Supervisors held a first reading of an ordinance making possession or transport of stripped commercial-grade wire illegal in unincorporated Fresno County, set a second hearing for April 22 and signaled coordinated enforcement with the City of Fresno.
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors held a first hearing on a proposed ordinance to prohibit receipt, possession and transportation of stripped commercial-grade copper wire and other commercial metal, and set a second hearing for April 22, 2025.
The ordinance, introduced by the board’s sponsors, is aimed at addressing repeated thefts that county and city law enforcement officials say have damaged agricultural operations, businesses and infrastructure. Under the proposal, people found in violation could face civil fines and a misdemeanor charge; sponsors said penalties could include fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail for criminal cases. The ordinance sets a possession threshold (10 pounds or more) for enforcement…
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