NV AB503

Willfully tampering with, removing, damaging, or destroying critical infrastructure (power lines, telephone lines, streetlights, traffic lights, electrical substations, cellular towers, fiber optic cables, etc.) is punishable as a misdemeanor for damage under $1,200, gross misdemeanor for $1,200-$4,999, category D felony for $5,000+, or category C felony if service is interrupted.

Possession of used utility wire (seven-strand metallic wire, marked wire, or burned wire) is unlawful unless the person is a licensed disposal site operator, contractor, scrap metal processor, junk dealer, or has documentation proving lawful ownership.

Unlawful possession or purchase of used utility wire is punishable as a misdemeanor for under 100 pounds, gross misdemeanor for 100-399 pounds, or category D felony for 400+ pounds.

Scrap metal processors must maintain detailed purchase records for used utility wire for at least 3 years, including seller identification, vehicle description, price paid, and ownership statements, and must make records available to law enforcement on demand.

Payment for used utility wire must be made by check or electronic transfer (not cash), and processors must photograph or video the seller and the wire, obtain seller ID, and collect a written statement of lawful ownership.