Nevada Code § 205.992

Unlawful purchase of used utility wire; exceptions
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1. A person shall not purchase used
utility wire for any purpose, including, without limitation, to recycle or
smelt, unless the person purchases the used utility wire from:
(a) A scrap metal processor licensed pursuant to NRS 647.092 who maintains a fixed place of
business and has obtained the used utility wire in accordance with the
provisions of NRS 647.0935 and 647.0944 ;
(b) Any other business that may reasonably
generate, possess or sell used utility wire; or
(c) A person providing documentation that proves
the person is the lawful owner or possessor of the used utility wire,
including, without limitation, an affidavit or declaration under penalty of
perjury from the person concerning the lawfulness of the acquisition and
possession of the used utility wire by the person.
2. As used in this section, used utility
wire means:
(a) Seven-strand metallic wire;
(b) Metallic wire that has been permanently
marked with a name, badge, symbol or other mark indicating ownership; or
(c) Metallic wire that has been burned, in whole
or in part, to remove insulation.

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