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GA SB479
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bo Hatchett
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AI Summary
- Removes the prior exemption for used, detached catalytic converters from Georgia's secondary metals recycler regulations, bringing all catalytic converter transactions under the full scope of the article
- Makes it unlawful for any person to purchase, solicit, or advertise for the purchase of a used, detached catalytic converter unless they are a registered secondary metals recycler in full compliance with all article requirements
- Requires secondary metals recyclers to maintain records and electronically submit to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation a report of each catalytic converter purchase, including seller name/address, transaction date/time/place, and number of converters or pounds of catalyst metal purchased
- Restructures the $200.00 registration fee so that $100.00 is remitted to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association for the Secondary Metals Recycler Registry and $100.00 is remitted to the county general fund; also lowers the threshold for denying registration based on felony convictions by removing the "more than three times" qualifier
- Effective July 1, 2024, applying to all transactions on or after that date
Legislative Description
Secondary Metals Recyclers; applicability of the definition of the term "used, detached catalytic converters" to said article; provide
Last Action
Senate Disagreed House Amend or Sub
3/28/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Consumer Affairs3/4/2024
Regulated Industries and Utilities2/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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