HB 1860 Summary

• Requires licensed used motor vehicle parts dealers to obtain written statements from sellers certifying lawful ownership, obtain seller identification, take photographs of catalytic converters and sellers, and maintain records for two years; violation is a class C felony.

• Establishes catalytic converter theft as a distinct class C felony offense under Hawaii Penal Code.

• Requires dealers shipping catalytic converters out of state to maintain detailed written statements, receipts or notarized declarations, and photographs for two years; violation is a class C felony.

• Mandates all payments for catalytic converters by licensed dealers and all payments for palladium, platinum, and rhodium by scrap dealers be made by check rather than cash.

• Expands scrap dealer record-keeping and identification requirements to include palladium, platinum, and rhodium; increases penalties for violations involving these precious metals to class C felony; establishes graduated fines ($1,000 first offense, $3,000 second, $5,000 and six-month license suspension for third offense) with possible license revocation.