The problem with the law is it is not being enforced, says Mike Morris, the B.C. United MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie.
When the province introduced the Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act in 2012 to crack down on illegal metal sales, Mike Morris was still working as an RCMP officer and he was encouraged the new law might have the desired effect.The potential to cash in on their crime motivated thieves a few weeks ago to break into the former Achillion restaurant in downtown Prince George which led to a natural gas explosion that seriously injured a city worker.
“The legislation’s got some teeth to it but it’s still been happening here and I think there’s too many loopholes in it.” The Citizen contacted the ministry for comment and in an email reply received a point-form explanation of what the act entails and how it is being enforced. All dealers in B.C. who buy non-ferrous metal such as copper, aluminum, brass, bronze, lead, magnesium, nickel and zinc are required to register with the ministry’s Security Programs Division . The dealers are obligated to report transactions of regulated metals to police on the day of the transaction to help police track illicit sellers and trace stolen items.
“It’s too loosely controlled, particularly when we see the amount of metal that‘s been stolen and now we’ve got this big example in town here where the building blew up because somebody cut a gas pipe.”
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Maren Morris on why she left country music: \u0027Couldn\u0027t do this circus anymore\u0027Maren Morris has opened more about her decision to step away from country music, saying she felt \u0022rightfully cynical\u0022 about the genre.
Read more »
Maren Morris on why she left country music: \u0027Couldn\u0027t do this circus anymore\u0027Maren Morris has opened more about her decision to step away from country music, saying she felt \u0022rightfully cynical\u0022 about the genre.
Read more »
Maren Morris on why she left country music: \u0027Couldn\u0027t do this circus anymore\u0027Maren Morris has opened more about her decision to step away from country music, saying she felt \u0022rightfully cynical\u0022 about the genre.
Read more »
Former Mike Pence Aide Claims Matt Gaetz Likely Came To D.C. 'For The Teenage Interns'Marc Short told CNN that Gaetz wasn't motivated by public service. 'it’s more likely he came here for the teenage interns on Capitol Hill, to be honest.”
Read more »
MIKE FINIGAN: Professional procrastinator picks up a light\u002Dweight habitExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »