MN HF330

Requires scrap metal dealers to verify that catalytic converters are legally obtained before purchase, with documentation requirements varying by seller type.

Businesses with established places of business must provide repair order numbers, repair/removal dates, vehicle identification numbers, and catalytic converter part numbers.

Other individuals must provide receipts from repair shops that include the shop name, customer name, vehicle make/model, vehicle identification number, and catalytic converter part number.

Violations constitute a misdemeanor, but dealers have a defense if they reasonably and in good faith relied on the required documentation.

Records for all scrap metal purchases must be retained for three years; the new requirements are effective August 1, 2021.