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Ala. Code § 13A-8-33: Ala. Code § 13A-8-33
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Law enforcement may issue hold notices to secondary metals recyclers to prevent processing of metal items suspected of being stolen. Intentional violation of hold notice requirements is a Class B misdemeanor for a first offense, Class A misdemeanor for a second offense, and Class C felony for a third or subsequent offense within ten years.
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