FL S1324

Increases criminal penalties for secondary metals recycling violations from first-degree misdemeanor to third-degree felony under section 538.23.

Establishes that third and subsequent violations of secondary metals recycling offenses constitute a first-degree felony instead of third-degree felony.

Defines "electrical substation" as a facility that converts electricity from the transmission grid to lower voltage for local distribution through lines less than 69 kilovolts in size.

Prohibits knowingly and intentionally removing or assisting with removal of copper or other nonferrous metals from an electrical substation without utility authorization, establishing this as a first-degree felony.

Effective date is October 1, 2012.