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Committee hears electric-charger vandalism update; presenter cites new state law (AB 425) to curb metal theft
Summary
A committee member described repeated copper-theft vandalism that has damaged electric-vehicle chargers and bike-share infrastructure and noted California Assembly Bill 425 broadens prohibited scrap items, tightens recycler recordkeeping, increases fines and raises penalties for organized metal theft.
A committee member (referred to in the transcript elsewhere as Jim) briefed attendees on theft and vandalism affecting electric-vehicle chargers and electric-bike infrastructure and described how the state has recently strengthened penalties to address the problem.
The speaker said copper theft has…
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