MN HF4808

Possession of a used catalytic converter not attached to a vehicle is unlawful unless marked with the removal date and vehicle identification number, or EPA-certified for reuse as a replacement part

Possession of one catalytic converter is a misdemeanor; possession of more than one is a gross misdemeanor

Courts must order convicted offenders to pay restitution to identifiable victims, including costs of replacing the catalytic converter

Alternative identification numbers may be used instead of VINs if they can be immediately linked to the VIN by law enforcement through permanent marking methods like engraving or permanent ink

Effective August 1, 2022, applying to crimes committed on or after that date