bgordski
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- Jurisdiction
- US Federal Law
Marijuana (MJ) grow houses are by-passing the utility meter to steal electricity. Electricity travels from Canada and many other states to US locations through the power grid. This makes this a Federal Crime.
I find two statutes that may cover this 18---2314 transfer of stolen goods and 31---641 theft and embezzlement.
Both imply that the goods are US government property or do they?
Also, 18---659 theft of goods transported across state lines by pipeline, etc.?
This theft is dangerous because of the electrical shock hazard and a potential fire hazard. Are there any current potential laws regarding this matter before the Congress?
MJ grows do this electrical by-pass because IRS rule 280 disallows any expenses from an illegal operation; this means that their tax rate may be as high as 90%. They also hide the higher power usage to avoid utility notice and police notification.
I find two statutes that may cover this 18---2314 transfer of stolen goods and 31---641 theft and embezzlement.
Both imply that the goods are US government property or do they?
Also, 18---659 theft of goods transported across state lines by pipeline, etc.?
This theft is dangerous because of the electrical shock hazard and a potential fire hazard. Are there any current potential laws regarding this matter before the Congress?
MJ grows do this electrical by-pass because IRS rule 280 disallows any expenses from an illegal operation; this means that their tax rate may be as high as 90%. They also hide the higher power usage to avoid utility notice and police notification.