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Board backs AB 1218 to tighten penalties for unlawful possession of copper materials
Summary
Kings County approved a letter of support for Assembly Bill 1218, which would make unlawful possession of copper materials without proof of lawful ownership a crime; sheriff and ag stakeholders urged support citing frequent thefts and large damages.
The Kings County Board of Supervisors authorized a letter supporting Assembly Bill 1218, which county staff and the sheriff said would make it a crime to possess copper materials without proof of lawful ownership and prohibit falsified records intended to show ownership. The board approved the letter on April 29, 2025; the item was presented as part of the board’s legislative positions.
Alex C. Walker, administrative analyst,…
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