(B) It is unlawful for a person to transport or have in his possession on highways of this State, in a vehicle other than a vehicle used in the ordinary course of business for the purpose of transporting copper wire, copper pipe, copper bars, or copper sheeting, an amount of copper wire, copper pipe, copper bars, or copper sheeting of an aggregate weight of more than twenty-five pounds, unless the person has in his possession:

1. (1) a bill of sale signed by:

   1. (a) a holder of a retail license for a business engaged in the sale of copper wire, copper pipe, copper bars, or copper sheeting;
   2. (b) an authorized wholesaler engaged in the sale of copper wire, copper pipe, copper bars, or copper sheeting; or
   3. (c) a registered dealer in scrap metals; or

2. (2) a certificate of origin signed by the sheriff, or his designated representative, of the county in which the purchase was made.

   The bill of sale or certificate of origin clearly must identify the material to which it applies and show the name and address of the seller, license plate of the vehicle in which the material is delivered to the purchaser, identified by license number, year, and state of issue, the name and address of the purchaser, the date of sale, and the type and amount of copper wire, copper pipe, copper bars, or copper sheeting purchased.

(C) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a:

1. (1) misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days for a first offense. This offense is triable in magistrate's court;
2. (2) misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for a second offense;
3. (3) misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both, for a third or subsequent offense. For an offense to be considered a third or subsequent offense, only those offenses which occurred within a period of ten years, including and immediately preceding the date of the last offense shall constitute a prior offense within the meaning of this section.

(D) For purposes of this section, the only identification acceptable is:

1. (1) a valid South Carolina driver's license;
2. (2) a South Carolina identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
3. (3) a valid driver's license from another state that contains the licensee's picture on the face of the license; or
4. (4) a valid military identification card.