This bill aims to revise laws concerning the theft and sale of catalytic converters, addressing the growing issue of their illegal trade. It introduces new restrictions on the sale of catalytic converters and establishes a crime for the illegal transportation of these parts. Additionally, the bill revises the recordkeeping requirements for transactions involving catalytic converters to enhance accountability and traceability.

The bill amends specific sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 30-22-101 and 30-22-102, to incorporate these changes. It emphasizes the need for stricter regulations to combat theft and illegal sales, thereby protecting property owners and promoting lawful commerce in automotive parts. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
HB0255_1.pdf: 30-22-101, 30-22-102
HB0255_2.pdf: 30-22-101, 30-22-102
HB0255_3.pdf: 30-22-101, 30-22-102
Amended: 30-22-101, 30-22-102
Introduced: 30-22-101, 30-22-102