S.B. 576 Summary

• Requires licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers to obtain a written statement from sellers certifying they have the lawful right to sell catalytic converters, including seller information, converter description with serial numbers, amount paid, date/time/place of sale, and vehicle license number if applicable.

• Mandates sellers provide either an itemized receipt describing the prior sale of the catalytic converter or a notarized declaration if no receipt is available, with details about the item, prior owner, date of sale, and price.

• Prohibits licensed dealers from purchasing catalytic converters without a receipt or notarized declaration and requires them to report such attempted sales to police; dealers must photograph converters and verify seller identity through government-issued photo identification.

• Requires dealers to maintain records including written statements, receipts, declarations, photographs of the converter and seller, and seller identification copies for two years, available for inspection by the director of finance, chief of police, attorney general, and prosecuting attorneys.

• Establishes theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony, covering both unlawful acquisition through any theft means and violation of the new recordkeeping requirements.