AR HB1975

Adds accomplice liability for theft of scrap metal by expanding the definition to include persons who aids or is an accomplice to theft where the property is scrap metal under § 5-36-123

Imposes enhanced sentences of an additional 5 years imprisonment for felony convictions involving nonferrous metal theft, theft by receiving, or criminal mischief related to nonferrous metal removal

Requires scrap metal recyclers to file daily electronic records of scrap metal purchases in an automated statewide database, with penalties including civil fines up to $1,000, Class A misdemeanor for second violation, and Class D felony for third or subsequent violations

Establishes licensing requirement for all scrap metal recyclers issued by county sheriff at $250 initial cost and $25 annual renewal, with exemptions for not-for-profit dealers; requires fixed physical location, environmental permits, and online reporting capability

Imposes lifetime ban on selling scrap metal for persons convicted of theft of scrap metal and allows license suspension or revocation for non-compliance with chapter requirements