This bill amends current law to make the theft of a catalytic converter a felony offense. It also requires recycling service providers to maintain electronic records of all purchase transactions involving regulated metals, including catalytic converters. The records must include proof of ownership for attached catalytic converters and a description of how the converter was obtained for those that are not attached to a vehicle. Violation of the record-keeping requirement would also be a felony offense. This bill would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5113: 11-41-2