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On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan government introduced amendments to the province s emergency planning legislation that increase the amount both people and companies can be fined for non-compliance with emergency orders.
The new legislation requires scrap metal dealers to obtain and record identification and transaction information from their clients, which can then be transmitted to police services in the same manner as with pawn transactions. It also prohibits scrap metal transactions for individuals under 18 and restricts cash transactions. These measures will act as a deterrent by removing the ability to quickly make money by anonymously selling stolen metal. Stealing metals such as copper wire and industrial batteries can damage critical systems like electrical lines or transportation infrastructure. Rural property owners bear a disproportionate burden of this type of crime because thieves target isolated properties to avoid detection.
The Government of Saskatchewan amended legislation to make it easier for people who have experienced sexual violence to get out of their dangerous living situations.