Unlawful possession of used utility wire; exceptions

1. It is unlawful for a person to possess used utility wire unless the person: (a) Holds a permit issued pursuant to NRS 444.553 to operate a disposal site, as defined in NRS 444.460; (b) Holds a contractor’s license issued pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS; (c) Is 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 set forth in NRS 647.0935 and 647.0944; (d) Is a junk dealer and has obtained the used utility wire in accordance with the provisions set forth in NRS 647.030 and 647.035; (e) Possesses 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 seller, bailor or deliverer from whom the person received the used utility wire concerning the lawfulness of the acquisition and possession of the used utility wire by the seller, bailor or deliverer; or (f) Any other business that may reasonably generate, possess or sell the used utility wire. 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.