NY S08302

Expands the definition of "critical infrastructure provider" in criminal tampering laws to include utility companies, electric plants, cable television companies, internet service providers, cellular telephone companies, and other voice/data communications providers

Makes criminal tampering in the second degree (Class A misdemeanor) applicable when a person tampers with, damages, or makes unauthorized connections to critical infrastructure provider property

Prohibits junk dealers and scrap metal processors from buying, selling, or offering for sale metal that is marked with critical infrastructure provider names/logos, has been altered to remove such markings, or is wire/cable commonly used by utilities

Requires junk dealers and scrap processors to collect detailed seller information including government-issued photo ID, residence address, proof of authorization to sell, and employment information, with records filed with local police and retained for 2-3 years

Mandates that junk dealers or scrap processors convicted of violations under these provisions forfeit their license to do business, in addition to other penalties