165.127 County metal theft plan of action. (1) In each county in which a scrap metal business, as defined in ORS 165.116, has a place of business, the district attorney of the county shall, after consulting with representatives of the affected law enforcement agencies and the business community, create a written plan of action that ensures effective communication between law enforcement and the business community regarding the theft of metal property as defined in ORS 165.116.
(2) The written plan of action must include, but need not be limited to, a procedure for law enforcement agencies to notify scrap metal businesses of a theft of metal property within 24 hours after the receipt of the report of the theft.
(3) The district attorney shall provide a copy of the written plan of action to the local public safety coordinating council described in ORS 423.560. [2009 c.811 §11]
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Chapter 165 — Offenses Involving Fraud or Deception
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OFFENSES INVOLVING FRAUD OR DECEPTION
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES
BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL OFFENSES
CRIMES INVOLVING COMMUNICATIONS
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
USE OF PEN REGISTERS AND TRAP AND TRACE DEVICES
FALSE CLAIMS FOR HEALTH CARE PAYMENTS
IDENTITY THEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES
MISCELLANEOUS
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165.127 County metal theft plan of action. (1) In each county in which a scrap metal business, as defined in ORS 165.116, has a place of business, the district attorney of the county shall, after consulting with representatives of the affected law enforcement agencies and the business community, create a written plan of action that ensures effective communication between law enforcement and the business community regarding the theft of metal property as defined in ORS 165.116.
(2) The written plan of action must include, but need not be limited to, a procedure for law enforcement agencies to notify scrap metal businesses of a theft of metal property within 24 hours after the receipt of the report of the theft.
(3) The district attorney shall provide a copy of the written plan of action to the local public safety coordinating council described in ORS 423.560. [2009 c.811 §11]
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165.116 Definitions for ORS 165.116 to 165.124. As used in ORS 165.116 to 165.124:
(1) “Commercial account” means an agreement or arrangement between a commercial seller and a scrap metal business for regularly or periodically selling, delivering, purchasing or receiving metal property.
(2) “Commercial metal property” means an item fabricated or containing parts made of metal or metal alloys that:
(a) Is used as, used in or used as part of:
(A) A utility access cover or a cover for a utility meter;
(B) A pole, fixture or component of a street light or traffic light;
(C) A sign or marker located, with the permission of a governmental entity, alongside a street, road or bridge for the purpose of directing or controlling traffic or providing information to motorists;
(D) A traffic safety device, including a guardrail for a highway, road or bridge;
(E) A vase, plaque, marker, tablet, plate or other sign or ornament affixed to or in proximity to a historic site, grave, statue, monument or similar property accessible to members of the public;
(F) An agricultural implement, including an irrigation wheel, sprinkler head or pipe;
(G) A forestry implement or structure, including silvicultural equipment, gates, culverts and servicing and maintenance parts or supplies; or
(H) A logging operation implement, including mechanical equipment, rigging equipment and servicing and maintenance parts or supplies;
(b) Bears the name of, or a serial or model number, logo or other device used by, a commercial seller to identify the commercial seller’s property including, but not limited to, implements or equipment used by railroads and utilities that provide telephone, commercial mobile radio, cable television, electricity, water, natural gas or similar services;
(c) Consists of ma