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This bill establishes a study committee on scrap metal theft, comprised of individuals with relevant experience, including peace officers, registered scrap metal dealers, a member of the public affected by theft, a representative from the telecommunications industry, and a prosecutor from the Maricopa County Attorney's office. The committee's duties include examining the effectiveness of current laws, specifically title 44, chapter 11, article 3.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, in deterring crime and assessing the compliance costs for the scrap metal industry. They will also review existing civil penalties and criminal fines to determine if they adequately regulate the industry. The committee is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives by December 1, 2026, and this section of the bill will be repealed on December 31, 2026.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84932