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Senate committee advances measure to tighten resale of stolen telecom equipment
Summary
Lawmakers voted unanimously to advance SB 271 after industry witnesses said clarifying resale rules and documentation requirements would reduce copper and telecommunications-equipment thefts that threaten emergency communications and broadband service.
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee unanimously advanced a bill tightening rules for the sale of telecommunications network equipment, with witnesses saying the change will make it harder for thieves and unscrupulous buyers to profit from stolen infrastructure.
Sponsor Sen. Cook told the committee SB 271 would clarify that telecom equipment counts as "valuable metal" and require sellers to show authorization to sell equipment and retain records of…
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