Defeat The "Grease Police"

HB1322 is a legislation in search of a problem: What specific problem does
this bill address?

1. This bill was written on behalf of Valley Proteins, which has a well-documented history of environmental violations. The state of Virginia as well as the EPA have cited Valley Proteins numerous times for regulatory violations. VP is in no position to demand that others submit to additional regulation when they consistently ignore the current laws.
2. Valley Proteins is concerned with grease theft. It is worth noting that there is no difference between theft of grease and theft. Existing laws adequately address property theft; there is no need for a super theft law that applies only to veggie oil. If people are stealing VP's grease then they should work with local law enforcement, not run to get a special interest law passed.
3. Using vegetable oil as fuel lessens our dependence on foreign oil; this is an economic benefit; a national security benefit and promotes community-based recycling.
4. No veg oil users, restaurant owners, or BD producers were involved in writing this legislation. The only party consulted was a large corporation that stood to benefit.
5. If Valley Proteins is losing grease from their barrels, , let them buy padlocks.
6. Who is going to enforce this? The Grease Police?