ID H0241

Revises the definition of "nonferrous metal property" to explicitly include stainless steel beer kegs while excluding aluminum beverage containers and used beverage containers.

Requires scrap metal businesses to create photographic or digital images (or digital video of at least 30 seconds) of individuals, vehicles with visible license plates, and property involved in each transaction involving nonferrous or stainless steel metal property from the general public, with an exemption after the fourth purchase from the same person within one year.

Makes it a felony for any person who knowingly and intentionally takes copper or other nonferrous metals from an electrical substation or utility/communications service provider without authorization if it causes damage or interferes with service.

Elevates violations of scrap metal regulations to felony status if a person is found guilty a second time within five years.

Provides civil liability protections for public and private owners of metal property, exempting them from liability for injuries during theft or attempted theft, and for injuries from dangerous conditions resulting from theft when the owner had no knowledge of the condition.