Unlawful purchase of used utility wire; exceptions

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.